Rivals.
6 times each we shall play.
Like the old days– The “Patrick” division days. Now it is called a Conference instead.
Tough competition.
Short and easier travel schedules.
Lots of fan interest.
Tough to make the playoffs. Tough road once you do qualify for the playoffs.
Change is good.
This will be good and positive for the game.
Many of you asked for it - you got it.
The two great tragedies in life – “Not getting what you want and getting what you want”.
Thank you.
Realignment is great, but please oppose the idea that our Conference will be named the Lemiuex Conference.
Naming a conference after the owner of a team inside the conference is not only in poor taste, but will be the cause of accusations of favoritism and out right rigging,
Not to mention a slap in the face to every Caps fan.
I am all for naming it after former players, but to name it after anyone who played within at least 30 years is in pathetically poor taste and speaks to leagues agenda on which teams they want to succeed.
Ted for the love of god, please tell me the rumors that the new conference is going to be called the Lemieux conference are just hopeful rumors from misguided Pens fans. Since this is pretty much the old Patrick division and I have yet to here anyone from the patrick division say they didn’t love that group of teams, why monkey with the name? I hope you and McPhee are able to kill this renaming of the old Patrick Division.
I like this plan a lot. My Caps are grouped with every team I really dislike, which means winning will be all the sweeter. Beating them in the playoffs even more sweet. Plus, it means everybody else in the league comes into the home barn once, giving a chance to see all the good teams and great players. A great alignment to grow the fan base.