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Nikilidstrom · 04-24-2004, 04:24 PM

Anyone see the idea that has been brought up, and agreed upon, by both the League owners and NHLPA? They are discussing reducing the schedule to 72 games, with NO interconference play. There will be 8 games played against each divisional rival, and 4 games played against the remaining teams in the conference. No more Toronto travelling to Edmonton, Calgary, or Vancouver. No more Wings/Leafs original 6 battles.
Not to mention teams like Tampa Bay who have an insanely weak division will be at a huge advantage pointswise. I'm all for a reduced schedule if the players agree to it, but why rip out any remaining tradition in the league. Just because Bettman is a balless wonder, doesn't mean he has to castrate the NHL as well.

04-24-2004, 04:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
Nikilidstrom Stick it in your five hole! Location: Michigan, USA	Reduced NHL Schedule? Anyone see the idea that has been brought up, and agreed upon, by both the League owners and NHLPA? They are discussing reducing the schedule to 72 games, with NO interconference play. There will be 8 games played against each divisional rival, and 4 games played against the remaining teams in the conference. No more Toronto travelling to Edmonton, Calgary, or Vancouver. No more Wings/Leafs original 6 battles. Not to mention teams like Tampa Bay who have an insanely weak division will be at a huge advantage pointswise. I'm all for a reduced schedule if the players agree to it, but why rip out any remaining tradition in the league. Just because Bettman is a balless wonder, doesn't mean he has to castrate the NHL as well.