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Report: Winnipeg, Columbus may switch conferences in shortened NHL season
The NHL is considering moving Winnipeg to the Western Conference’s Central Division and Columbus to the Eastern Conference’s Southeast Division in the event of a shortened 2013 season, according to Larry Brooks of the New York Post.
A four or five month season in the Southeast Division would magnify Winnipeg’s travel requirements, but a shift to the Central Division would all the Jets to play road games in their own time zone.
Columbus would also benefit from an easier travel schedule playing a shorter season in the Southeast Division.
The NHL approved a realignment plan that addressed Winnipeg’s move from Atlanta in December of 2011 only to have the NHLPA nullify it in early 2012.
Neither team made the playoffs last season, so neither team is expected to gain a competitive advantage if such a move is made.
Talk within NHL of flipping Winnipeg and Columbus for this year only pending future realignment…—
Larry Brooks (@NYP_Brooksie) December 28, 2012
Flip would allow Jets to play road games in own time zone @MotherofaSon—
Larry Brooks (@NYP_Brooksie) December 29, 2012
Actually i`d lik to see the Jets in the Northwest Div.playing Edmonton,Calgary & Vancouver.That`s a great rivalry right there.I`m still saying the best move is Jets to the NW Div.,Wild to the Central Div.,an the Preds to the SE Div.Cuts down on travel which should save some money for all three teams,plus geographical rivalries will develope instantly.Makes sense,that`s why the NHL hasn`t considered it.
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