Detroit Plan:
Western Conference:
Pacific:
San Jose, Anaheim, Los Angeles, Colorado, Phoenix; Stars move to Central
Northwest:
Vancouver, Winnipeg, Minnesota, Calgary, Edmonton; Minnesota becomes the sole US team in the division losing the Avs to the Pacific
Central:
Dallas, Chicago, Nashville, Columbus, St. Louis; Red Wings move to the Eastern Conference
Eastern Conference:
Northeast:
Buffalo, Boston, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto; everything stays the same
Atlantic:
New Jersey, New York, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh
Southeast:
Carolina, Florida, Tampa, Washington, Detroit; Detroit joins the Southeast
Detroit Plan 2: Electric Boogaloo(Obviously, the plan with Eastern shifts):
Western Conference:
Pacific:
San Jose, Anaheim, Los Angeles, Colorado, Phoenix; Stars move to Central
Northwest:
Vancouver, Winnipeg, Minnesota, Calgary, Edmonton; Minnesota becomes the sole US team in the division losing the Avs to the Pacific
Central:
Dallas, Chicago, Nashville, Columbus, St. Louis; Red Wings move to the Eastern Conference
Eastern Conference:
Northeast:
Detroit, Boston, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto; 4 of the Original Six teams join in 1 division, fans would love it…maybe if your name is Jeremy Roenick.
Atlantic:
Buffalo, New York Rangers, New York Islanders, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh; Attempts to preserve some rivalries but loses the Devils in the process
Southeast:
Carolina, Florida, Tampa, Washington, New Jersey; Devils join the Southeast
Geographical Plan or Nashville Plan:
Western Conference:
Pacific:
San Jose, Anaheim, Los Angeles, Colorado, Phoenix; Stars move to Central
Northwest:
Vancouver, Winnipeg, Minnesota, Calgary, Edmonton; Minnesota becomes the sole US team in the division losing the Avs to the Pacific
Central:
Dallas, Chicago, Detroit, Columbus, St. Louis; Predators move to the Eastern Conference
Eastern Conference:
Northeast:
Buffalo, Montreal, Boston, Ottawa, Toronto
Atlantic:
New Jersey, Rangers, Islanders, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh
Southeast:
Nashville, Carolina, Florida, Tampa, Washington; Preds join the Southeast
Weird Conception by NHL fans, players and board members. Plus the Press:
I’ll get in to more detail, some people think it would be a good idea to clump divisions based on Time Zone.
Four divisions based on location.
Western Conference:
Pacific:
Vancouver Canucks, San Jose Sharks, Los Angeles Kings, Anaheim Ducks, Edmonton Oilers, Colorado Avalanche
Central:
Winnipeg Jets, Dallas Stars, St. Louis Blues, Chicago Blackhawks, Calgary Flames, Minnesota Wild
Eastern Conference:
Northeast?:
Detroit Red Wings, Toronto Maple Leafs, Ottawa Senators, Montreal Canadiens, Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, New York Rangers, New York Islanders
Southeast?:
Washington Capitals, Tampa Bay Lightning, Florida Panthers, Nashville Predators, Columbus Blue Jackets, New Jersey Devils.
In conclusion, the ‘Nashville Plan’ is the best one overall. It address the needs of the Predators as their division games are more like road trips and the Detroit-Chicago rivalry won’t die. It is up to you and the Board to decide which is best.