TheLastOlympian07 2,388 Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 i think the format isn't perfect but it makes for exciting hockey. but just for fun let's go back to when this format started and look at all matchups. Detroit will be switched to the Southeast Division for Winnipeg.Current Format 2013-14Boston Bruins v Detroit Red WingsTampa Bay Lightning v Montreal CanadiensPittsburgh Penguins v Columbus Blue JacketsNew York Rangers v Philadelphia FlyersAnaheim Ducks v Dallas StarsSan Jose Sharks v Los Angeles KingsColorado Avalanche v Minnesota WildSt.Louis Blues v Chicago BlackhawksOld Format(1NE) Boston Bruins v Detroit Red Wings(1ATL) Pittsburgh Penguins v Columbus Blue Jackets(1SE) Tampa Bay Lightning v Philadelphia FlyersMontreal Canadiens v New York Rangers(1PAC) Anaheim Ducks v Dallas Stars(1NW) Colorado Avalanche v Minnesota Wild(1CEN) St.Louis Blues v Los Angeles KingsSan Jose Sharks v Chicago BlackhawksCurrent Format 2014-15New York Rangers v Pittsburgh PenguinsWashington Capitals v New York IslandersMontreal Canadiens v Ottawa SenatorsTampa Bay Lightning v Detroit Red WingsAnaheim Ducks v Winnipeg JetsVancouver Canucks v Calgary FlamesSt.Louis Blues v Minnesota WildNashville Predators v Chicago BlackhawksOld Format(1ATL) New York Rangers v Pittsburgh Penguins(1NE) Montreal Canadiens v Ottawa Senators(1SE) Tampa Bay Lightning v Detroit Red WingsWashington Capitals v New York Islanders(1PAC) Anaheim Ducks v Calgary Flames(1CEN) St.Louis Blues v Winnipeg Jets(1NW) Vancouver Canucks v Minnesota WildNashville Predators v Chicago BlackhawksCurrent Format 15-16Washington Capitals v Detroit Red WingsPittsburgh Penguins v New York RangersFlorida Panthers v New York IslandersTampa Bay Lightning v Detroit Red WingsDallas Stars v Minnesota WildSt.Louis Blues v Chicago BlackhawksAnaheim Ducks v Nashville PredatorsLos Angeles Kings v San Jose SharksOld Format(1SE) Washington Capitals v Philadelphia Flyers(1ATL) Pittsburgh Penguins v Tampa Bay Lightning(1NE) NO NORTHEAST DIVISION TEAM MADE THE PLAYOFFS. Boston Bruins v New York IslandersFlorida Panthers v New York Rangers(1PAC) Dallas Stars v Nashville Predators(1CEN) St.Louis Blues v San Jose Sharks(1NW) NO NORTHWEST TEAM MADE THE PLAYOFFS. Minnesota Wild v Los Angeles KingsChicago Blackhawks v Anaheim DucksCurrent Format 16-17Washington Capitals v Toronto Maple LeafsPittsburgh Penguins v Columbus Blue JacketsMontreal Canadiens v New York RangersOttawa Senators v Boston BruinsChicago Blackhawks v Nashville PredatorsMinnesota Wild v St.Louis BluesAnaheim Ducks v Calgary FlamesEdmonton Oilers v San Jose SharksOld Format(1SE) Washington Capitals v Toronto Maple Leafs(1ATL) Pittsburgh Penguins v Boston Bruins(1NE) Montreal Canadiens v Ottawa SenatorsColumbus Blue Jackets v New York Rangers(1CEN) Chicago Blackhawks v Nashville Predators(1PAC) Anaheim Ducks v Calgary Flames(1NW) Minnesota Wild v St.Louis BluesEdmonton Oilers v San Jose SharksCurrent Format 17-18Tampa Bay Lightning v New Jersey DevilsBoston Bruins v Toronto Maple LeafsWashington Capitals v Columbus Blue JacketsPittsburgh Penguins v Philadelphia FlyersNashville Predators v Colorado AvalancheWinnipeg Jets v Minnesota WildVegas Golden Knights v Los Angeles KingsAnaheim Ducks v San Jose SharksOld Format(1SE) Tampa Bay Lightning v New Jersey Devils(1NE) Boston Bruins v Columbus Blue Jackets(1ATL) Pittsburgh Penguins v Philadelphia FlyersToronto Maple Leafs v Washington Capitals(1CEN) Nashville Predators v Colorado Avalanche(1PAC) Vegas Golden Knights v Los Angeles Kings(1NW) Minnesota Wild v San Jose SharksWinnipeg Jets v Anaheim DucksDo what you will with this information. I like the idea of more rivalries rather than the odd Minnesota v San Jose random 1st round match up and such what do you think. do you prefer the old or new format Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/60207-nhl-playoff-format/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaviss 4,958 Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 New but there's no perfect system someone will always complain. Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/60207-nhl-playoff-format/#findComment-601571 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler 885 Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 I support the system which gives Montreal a team that isn't Tampa Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/60207-nhl-playoff-format/#findComment-601588 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler 885 Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 1 minute ago, Tyler said: I support the system which gives Montreal a team that isn't Tampa just kidding Montreal is going to curb stomp Tampa Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/60207-nhl-playoff-format/#findComment-601589 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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