The size of the NHL Board of Governors passed at a meeting in Pebble Beach, California’s first major Realignment since 1998 and made it possible to at least-and-home series between each team in the League. Realignment expected to reduce travel problems Western Conference teams that have long been misfortune in NHL emphasis on competition Division.
The CAP will be returned to the grouping that includes Pittsburgh Penguins, Philadelphia Flyers, New York Rangers, New York Islanders, and New Jersey Devils. Washington built a longstanding rivalry with five teams during the days of old and then Patrick Division Atlantic Division.
Only one team from Southeast Division Carolina Hurricanes-will-go with a hat to join the team Atlantic Division is currently five. Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay lighting was added to the Northeast Division at this time. Winnipeg Jets-who moved from Atlanta during the offseason and remain in the Southeast for the season-closer to a Conference for geographic footprint.