While I certainly get the critiques, I feel like the only reason this topic has been as lively as it's been in this country is because it caused Toronto to get a tough draw in round 1. Weird, because they seemed pretty cool with it in the Snorris Division years..
I like it. It helps reduce travel, creates an environment to increase rivalries, and personally has a nostalgia feel to it for me, as that was the format when I first got into hockey as a kid. The way I see it, if you want to win it all, you're going to have to beat these same teams at some point anyway. If it's in round 1/2 instead of 3, so be it.
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