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Winnipeg, Columbus may swap conferences in shortened season
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08:42 AM ET 12.29 | The NHL is considering moving Winnipeg to the Western Conference's Central Division and Columbus to the Eastern Conference's Southeast Division in the event of a shortened 2013 season, according to Larry Brooks of the New York Post. A four or five month season in the Southeast Division would magnify Winnipeg's travel requirements, but a shift to the Central Division would all the Jets to play road games in their own time zone. Columbus would also benefit from an easier travel schedule playing a shorter season in the Southeast Division.
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Nice to see a photo of Kyle Wellfed.
Canuck eh?
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:-)
Canuck eh?
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I'm thinking he qualifies for a "Lifetime Achievement Award."
Canuck eh?
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I bet Detroit will be real pleased to see someone else get moved before them.
Harry Crack
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For what the Jets were paying him (700,000) and the end result (around 50 pts, top five in team scoring and a plus in plus/minus column) I'd have to say it worked out well...Winnipeg is probably hopeful that he's stayed out of the local perogy palaces during the lockout though.
Golden Bay
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Then they should have supplied a chaperon.
Canuck eh?
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The only positive is that this will improve our chances at the 1st overall pick.
roamer
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I thought the Wings were best with those late picks.
shiprock
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Hey Gretzky never worked out so why should he.
bostongm
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They'll be REAL pleased...seriously who wants to get moved to the Eastern Conference and get beaten up every game and miss the play-offs...SERIOUSLY NOW. Me thinks Illitch bought off Bettman so that they can stay in the West.
bostongm
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I wouldn't go that far, but I'm sure the Wings are quite happy playing in the less-physical Western Conference...
Golden Bay
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Free pizza for life?
roamer
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There are a couple teams east of them that should move first (Columbus and Nashville)
Swamp Dragon
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Yes cause when your less talented you get physical
Swamp Dragon
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Kyle says I'll sign with you for minimum
Swamp Dragon
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lmao..thought my sarcasm was dripping everywhere...guess not.
bostongm
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I read where the Wings year to year are one of the top 3 Teams for kilometers traveled, and that due to this they want to move to the Eastern Conf.
Harry Crack
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I'll vote for that.
LittleE~BigMT fan
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The Flames Canucks and Oilers are always the top 3 hopefully they will land an expansion team (or relocation) in Seattle and send Minnesota to the Central and drop their mileage about 20%
Swamp Dragon
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That makes sense.
LittleE~BigMT fan
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