[hwy19man]

Originally Posted by ken0042

Actually to me this is the exact reason why we should go back to Divisional playoff formats. Why is this a great rivalry? Because they have played each other a few times recently in the playoffs; with both teams having won series.

So if a good rivalry is based on teams repeatedly playing each other in the playoffs; then why not go back to the system that breeds those rivalries?

I do not disagree with what you are saying. In an earlier post, I said that I am on the fence on realignment.

It is true that a divisional playoff format does breed great rivalries, however, the present format does breed great rivalries as well. Furthermore, the division format will thankfully avoid a Coyotes-BJs playoff series in the first or second round.

Another good reason to go back to the divisional format is that the divisions will be composed of seven or eight teams instead of five or six. The larger groupings should ensure a variety of playoff pairings over the course of a decade.