We’re less than one week from meaningful hockey, and yes, you’ve seen a million previews. But what if I told you this one was going to be accurate?
It won’t be, for the record. Probably not even close. But what if I told you that? Let’s pretend that I just did.
It’s time for the annual four-division gimmick, one that’s so old it stretches back to a time when the NHL having four division was considered news. The rules have stayed consistent ever since. I get four divisions: The bottom-feeders, the middle-of-the-pack, the legitimate Stanley Cup contenders and then the teams I just have no idea about. And because I enjoy making my own life difficult, that eight teams per division rule is mandatory.
Sounds simple enough. And in theory, it is… as long as we pretend that an NHL season is ever predictable. Let’s start from the bottom and work our way up.
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