8 divisions of 4 teams in each conference. Division winners advance to playoffs. Teams with four next best records make it. Playoff seedings based on records (division winners 1 to 4) and next best (5 to 8).
Schedule doesn't have to be balanced.
Similar to NFL format but with 4 wild cards instead of 2. Flames would play with Vancouver, Seattle and Edmonton.
Although deep down I want a relatively balanced schedule and all teams seeded 1 to 16 for the playoffs personally.
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