A 10 team league is a very good possibility in the future. Winnipeg would go back to the west (even thought they're tired of switching) and add Ottawa back and a team in Quebec City. Keep the same playoff format and 6/10 teams get in the playoffs. This is doable if Quebec City can expand their stadium at the University to be closer to the 25,000 range needed.
US expansion isn't necessary, however it could work and I wouldn't be adverse to it if it was done properly.
US Expansion failed before because it was a cash grab by the league. The league granted anyone a franchise as long as they put up the money. The league was in trouble and looking for cash. There were people stupid enough to dump the cash and buy a franchise. I don't think the league really cared all that much about US teams, rather just staying afloat.
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