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To: shove_it

In order to survive the NHL is going to have to admit that it is a regional niche sport. They need to to go to a 12 team league: EAST- Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa, WEST - Detroit, Chicago, Minneapolis, Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton. Divvy up the best players amongst 12 teams and you have a hell of a quality league.


11 posted on 01/08/2013 3:20:35 PM PST by wrcase
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To: wrcase
They need to to go to a 12 team league:

Need to include Pittsburgh and Denver in your roster.

12 posted on 01/08/2013 3:35:08 PM PST by BluH2o
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San Jose also fills their venue. Why not let the owners decide?


13 posted on 01/08/2013 3:50:32 PM PST by RitchieAprile (the obstreperous gentleman..)
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I remember when the NHL was 12 teams. Hockey wasn't better. I'd guess the players and owners don't want to go back to then because it was very regional and low profit. The lack of money would drive the best players to Europe.
41 posted on 01/09/2013 12:41:59 PM PST by Varda
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To: wrcase

I’ve always said that in order for a city to qualify for an NHL franchise, they must have an annual average of snowfall..and ice fishing on their nearby lakes.


65 posted on 01/20/2013 10:33:49 AM PST by Hot Tabasco (Jab her with a harpoon or just throw her from the train......)
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