So the current 30-team format is mostly fine. I'd say Florida, Nashville, Phoenix and Atlanta can go. The Thrashers have potential, but I've seen none of their fans give me any reason to keep a team there.
At any rate, I move Florida first, to somewhere safe like Hamilton. Atlanta can go to another Canadian city, meaning 7 teams would be in the northeast geographic region. I'd move Buffalo and Toronto to a more southern division, including the Rangers, Islanders, and Devils. Philly and Pittsburgh move into Washington's division, joining Tampa Bay and Carolina. No, I'm not just saying this so Pittsburgh wins more often. It would be some good rivalries, 4 more games for the Caps against rival teams.
Next, I move Phoenix to Las Vegas. They've been pining for a franchise in anything for a while. Note: Las Vegas is on the decline economically, so backup plan could be either a western Canadian city or some northern midwestern state. Nashville? Moves to Seattle. They need a team anyway.
I could go on, but whatever. This can't happen as long as Bettman is commish. He's obsessed with keeping Nashville for some reason.
- Matt
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