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getbak · 05-21-2020, 04:25 PM

Whatever happens, you'll still have to win 16 games in four rounds to win the Cup. I have no problem with saying the winner will be deserving.

My biggest issue is that the proposed format severely devalues the regular season that has already been played. Every team has played at least 83% of their regular season games. I'd prefer a system that would make sure the teams who had the best shot of making the playoffs in March would still have the best shot of being in the final group of 16 in July.

Also, if they do go forward with the plan as presented, it doesn't make any sense to not reseed the teams for the playoffs after the play-in round. Having Chicago play Dallas in the first round while the Flames would have to play St Louis really doesn't make any sense. If all 12 teams in each Conference are going to be playing in the same city, and the top-4 are going to be playing for seeding, it really makes no sense to keep things in straight brackets for the bottom 4.

05-21-2020, 04:25 PM	#817
getbak Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Calgary, AB Exp:	Whatever happens, you'll still have to win 16 games in four rounds to win the Cup. I have no problem with saying the winner will be deserving. My biggest issue is that the proposed format severely devalues the regular season that has already been played. Every team has played at least 83% of their regular season games. I'd prefer a system that would make sure the teams who had the best shot of making the playoffs in March would still have the best shot of being in the final group of 16 in July. Also, if they do go forward with the plan as presented, it doesn't make any sense to not reseed the teams for the playoffs after the play-in round. Having Chicago play Dallas in the first round while the Flames would have to play St Louis really doesn't make any sense. If all 12 teams in each Conference are going to be playing in the same city, and the top-4 are going to be playing for seeding, it really makes no sense to keep things in straight brackets for the bottom 4. __________________ Turn up the good, turn down the suck!