I’d love a 1 vs 16 format like they had from ’79 through ’81.
This’ll never come back though.
yupkime
I think what we consider competitive matchups would fluctuate over time. Would be interesting to see some comparisons from recent years actual vs alternative.
Surely other alternative starting rounds would have probably changed the final outcome. Gives us stuff to talk about for sure!
This year still going to be awesome though!
yupkime
Reseeding the final four would be ok too. If one conference is that dominant so be it they probably deserve to be there.
Imagine a Colorado Edmonton final or Boston NYR final …
Superb-Possibility-9
Let’s Go Islanders!!
Nickischubb24
Hey we’re not playing Tampa, we should def Change it to this!
87lane
This looks awesome. But Bettman says we don’t want it. According to all zero people he checked with.
PabstForBreakfast
as it should be
LukeSkywalker6409
Tampa Bay vs New Jersey would be a fantastic match-up. One of the current Golden standards in the league vs a team trying to reach the standard Tampa Bay has set.
Rangers vs Toronto would be fantastic. Two teams with lots of firepower who can also play good defense as well.
Edmonton vs Minnesota would also be a great match-up as well. Edmonton with their high-flying offense vs Minnesota’s stingy defense.
The NHL needs to bring back the 1 vs 8 format.
KetamineAstronaut
Seattle would get steamrolled
SteakMan43
This format is so much better
GrizzlyIsland22
I love it. It’s lame having such limited possibilities for the first 2 rounds
SuspiciousUsername88
After some quick googling: is 1-8 just “all that matters is your standing in the conference, unless you’re division leader in which case you’re guaranteed a spot in the top-4 seeds”?
DynomitesPet11
As a Rangers fan I would have loved to see us sv.s the maple leafs, unfortunately there is a very low chance of that happening now a days
Gregx007
So much better
enditallalready2
After svech got out for the rest of the season this is the first rd matchup I’m hoping for the Pens lol
InquistivePrime
It doesn’t even make sense to have divisions anymore you play every team twice that’s 62 games right there, okay everyone in your conference 1 more time that’s 79 games (alternate home/away every year) 3 more in conference games leftover… Might as well just have East/West be 1 division each then seed 1-8 it literally makes so much sense, divisions don’t
Mahockey3
No thanks 😂
m1nhuh
I like what you’re going for but the point percent would have been a better indicator. Colorado for example is ranked 6th but has 3 games in hand. It is highly likely they’ll earn 2 points in 3 games to jump up ahead of some teams.
But, ultimately, the year end is all that matters. It’ll be interesting to see the differences (if any) at seasons end.
JasonPlattMusic34
I much prefer the divisional rivalries the current system provides, in fact I’d rather go back to the 80s and get rid of the whole wild card/crossover thing.
AdTemporary6698
I’m obviously in the minority but I prefer the divisional format. I enjoy seeing the same teams over and over again as it creates more intensity.
SevenPatrons
What I find most compelling is how 6 Eastern teams are legit threats for the cup, and the Western teams have….2? Maybe 3? The imbalance is crazy.
I can’t wait for the war of attrition in the East.
Lucky_Percentage_317
Go Bolts!!!
DonCh0riz0
Anybody but Tampa
funguy07
That’s a much worse 1st round than divisions match ups. Also the standings are so close any change is essentially irrelevant.
TheEerie
As a wild fan, yes please
FurtherUpheaval
I hate Vegas. Bring it on! We will have Dubois healthy and Conner rolling by then
votequimby420
lets do it
Camulius73
Do. Not. Want. The. Wild.
Those guys have had our number for awhile and force the Oilers to play slow.
Hufflepuff_Baseball
My dumbass was reading them vertically and thought why tf are we playing New Jersey
cote112
Much more fun and much better for TV ratings
GQMatthews
The NHL might have to condemn you to hang for witchcraft
Adolf_StJohns
The new format is shit
alexalext835
what a banger this would be
Barilko-Landing
Lol leafs are gonna need a new excuse as to how they end up with a tough rd1 matchup…
Maybe it’s just because it’s best league in the world and there are no easy matchups!
ChanelNo50
I know we have been doing this for a whole but I really don’t effing get it and I want to go back to the old system
FireIsTyranny
I hate the new format
Tola76
This is the way.
jlando40
Give me a leafs oilers final PLEASE
beevbo
Hockey media gets bored with the playoff format, starts floating changes to sell clicks, NHL changes format. Rinse and repeat.
TenRingRedux
The Eastern Division, where dreams go to die.
Fun_Veterinarian_300
Honestly worse for the Leafs. Fuck Bettman though.
Grinning_Dog
In the East is it basically just a flip of Tampa and NY? I’d much rather watch Rangers-Devils than the other two options.
macloa
Rangers leafs first round would be so awesome!! Wtf, I hate the current format so much
DungeonMaster45
Remember when Bettman said there was no issue with tow in the crease rule? That was just before Brett hull scored the cup winning goal with his toe in the crease.
bigwreck94
I want absolutely nothing to do with a Minnesota/Edmonton series. Minnesota has had the Oilers number for over a decade. No thank you.
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1-8 was the best format imo
I preferred this matchup format personally.
Gonna be a exciting run for the last 4 spots
I’d love a 1 vs 16 format like they had from ’79 through ’81.
This’ll never come back though.
I think what we consider competitive matchups would fluctuate over time. Would be interesting to see some comparisons from recent years actual vs alternative.
Surely other alternative starting rounds would have probably changed the final outcome. Gives us stuff to talk about for sure!
This year still going to be awesome though!
Reseeding the final four would be ok too. If one conference is that dominant so be it they probably deserve to be there.
Imagine a Colorado Edmonton final or Boston NYR final …
Let’s Go Islanders!!
Hey we’re not playing Tampa, we should def Change it to this!
This looks awesome. But Bettman says we don’t want it. According to all zero people he checked with.
as it should be
Tampa Bay vs New Jersey would be a fantastic match-up. One of the current Golden standards in the league vs a team trying to reach the standard Tampa Bay has set.
Rangers vs Toronto would be fantastic. Two teams with lots of firepower who can also play good defense as well.
Edmonton vs Minnesota would also be a great match-up as well. Edmonton with their high-flying offense vs Minnesota’s stingy defense.
The NHL needs to bring back the 1 vs 8 format.
Seattle would get steamrolled
This format is so much better
I love it. It’s lame having such limited possibilities for the first 2 rounds
After some quick googling: is 1-8 just “all that matters is your standing in the conference, unless you’re division leader in which case you’re guaranteed a spot in the top-4 seeds”?
As a Rangers fan I would have loved to see us sv.s the maple leafs, unfortunately there is a very low chance of that happening now a days
So much better
After svech got out for the rest of the season this is the first rd matchup I’m hoping for the Pens lol
It doesn’t even make sense to have divisions anymore you play every team twice that’s 62 games right there, okay everyone in your conference 1 more time that’s 79 games (alternate home/away every year) 3 more in conference games leftover… Might as well just have East/West be 1 division each then seed 1-8 it literally makes so much sense, divisions don’t
No thanks 😂
I like what you’re going for but the point percent would have been a better indicator. Colorado for example is ranked 6th but has 3 games in hand. It is highly likely they’ll earn 2 points in 3 games to jump up ahead of some teams.
But, ultimately, the year end is all that matters. It’ll be interesting to see the differences (if any) at seasons end.
I much prefer the divisional rivalries the current system provides, in fact I’d rather go back to the 80s and get rid of the whole wild card/crossover thing.
I’m obviously in the minority but I prefer the divisional format. I enjoy seeing the same teams over and over again as it creates more intensity.
What I find most compelling is how 6 Eastern teams are legit threats for the cup, and the Western teams have….2? Maybe 3? The imbalance is crazy.
I can’t wait for the war of attrition in the East.
Go Bolts!!!
Anybody but Tampa
That’s a much worse 1st round than divisions match ups. Also the standings are so close any change is essentially irrelevant.
As a wild fan, yes please
I hate Vegas. Bring it on! We will have Dubois healthy and Conner rolling by then
lets do it
Do. Not. Want. The. Wild.
Those guys have had our number for awhile and force the Oilers to play slow.
My dumbass was reading them vertically and thought why tf are we playing New Jersey
Much more fun and much better for TV ratings
The NHL might have to condemn you to hang for witchcraft
The new format is shit
what a banger this would be
Lol leafs are gonna need a new excuse as to how they end up with a tough rd1 matchup…
Maybe it’s just because it’s best league in the world and there are no easy matchups!
I know we have been doing this for a whole but I really don’t effing get it and I want to go back to the old system
I hate the new format
This is the way.
Give me a leafs oilers final PLEASE
Hockey media gets bored with the playoff format, starts floating changes to sell clicks, NHL changes format. Rinse and repeat.
The Eastern Division, where dreams go to die.
Honestly worse for the Leafs. Fuck Bettman though.
In the East is it basically just a flip of Tampa and NY? I’d much rather watch Rangers-Devils than the other two options.
Rangers leafs first round would be so awesome!! Wtf, I hate the current format so much
Remember when Bettman said there was no issue with tow in the crease rule? That was just before Brett hull scored the cup winning goal with his toe in the crease.
I want absolutely nothing to do with a Minnesota/Edmonton series. Minnesota has had the Oilers number for over a decade. No thank you.