Geography is the big divider for NHL teams ever since the 1980s. Rivalries form in the east and west where teams in their conferences see each other far more than in the other. Teams play within their conferences throughout the entire playoffs until the Stanley Cup Final, where the conference champions meet up for a
Central Division
The 2020-21 NHL season begins on Jan. 13. With the new season comes a league-wide realignment based on geographic location. The Columbus Blue Jackets will have many new divisional opponents, as the Carolina Hurricanes are the only other Metropolitan team now in the Central Division. Here’s a look at the other teams in the Central
The rivalry between Chicago and Detroit is one that appears in every major sport. The Lions don’t like the Bears. The Bulls and the Pistons have had some infamous playoff meetings. Whether you’re a Cubs or White Sox fan, you’re probably not a fan of the Tigers. And, of course, the Red Wings and Blackhawks
The new divisions for the 2020-21 NHL season will each feature their own “personality.” It’s easy to think of the North Division as “The Canadian Division,” but one could also call it the “Division of really long road trips.” The West Division might be called the “Division with only three good teams.” The East? Perhaps
It’s been a turbulent summer for the Winnipeg Jets, right at a moment where they’ve needed a good one perhaps more than ever. After a confidence-eroding second half and early playoff exit, the offseason has done nothing to boost the mood around their chances for the coming season. Gone is Jacob Trouba, whose production, physical