Will all 30 teams still exist? Will all 30 still be in their current locations? Any more rule changes you might see in your crystal ball?
2007-03-16 02:00:27 · 20 answers · asked by Gwydyon 4 in Sports ➔ Hockey
They're probably going to continue to flip-flop the rules as they have been for years... think about how many things have changed, from the size of the net, overtime regulations, what can be called as penalties, whether or not players can be in the goalie box... and I'm sure expansion teams will come and go, some may stay of they gain sponsorship, but I believe the teams that exist now will, for the most part, be there still playing hard.
2007-03-16 02:05:25 · answer #1 · answered by Lil Gal 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1. Nobody will fold, but not everyone will be where they are now. One or more of the recent additions will move to Kansas City, Winnipeg, Portland, Seattle or Las Vegas.
2. There will be at LEAST 2 new teams. The NHL will not be able to resist it, no matter what it does to the sport.
3. The point system will be so complicated we will need a calculus class to figure it out. Since it's so "PC" to give somebody something for effort, you may see extra points awarded for first period ties, second period ties, scoring more than 3 goals in a game, etc.
4. Whenever the current agreement between the owners and player's union expires, there will be yet ANOTHER strike.
5. Someone will try to take someone's head off, or sucker punch them ending their career, and when it comes time to determine how long the suspension should be, it will be pointed out that 10 years ago, Simon did something far worse and only got 25 games for it.
6. There will be "no touch icing", Goals will be slightly bigger, and Goalies will wear STILL more padding than now.
7. It will still be the best sport in the world, and as today, too few will know about it.
Hey BettmanSucks -- LMAO!!!!!! That is funny! (and not that far from the truth unfortunately....)
2007-03-16 11:13:04 · answer #2 · answered by clueless_nerd 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well this is interesting. I don't think all 30 teams will be in the same locations. I think the sport will be healthier due to the fact that excitment will grow. I look forward to more rules to open the game up even more. I think the ideal time for the NHL was in the 80's. It was fast, furious and furocious. I would personally like to see contraction of about 4 teams to up the skill level a bit. I like the old divisional set up, and think they should go back to four divisions with four from each making the playoffs and having interdivision playoff series.
2007-03-16 09:07:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cool question! Lets see here in my crystal ball....Interesting it appears the Philadelphia Flyers haven't made the playoffs since that dismal 2006-2007 season. No wonder, they moved to be the Houston Stampeders during the 2014-2015 season. Lets look some more here.....hmmm...Wow Sid the Kid is closing in on Gretzky for some NHL records such as overall points. He is going to pass Howe(Gordie) soon.
The Montreal Canadiens have finally won another Stanley Cup(25) beating the Las Vegas Royals(as in Flush) 4 games to 2.
2007-03-16 09:18:41 · answer #4 · answered by Derek B 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I see as many as six teams being dissolved or merged with other teams. Unless there is a great change in the economy, I doubt we will see a new Canadian team any time soon. I think the rules will be altered yet again to allow for more physical play.
And the Flyers will still be run by Ed Snider, still be annual refits of the Broad Street Bullies, and still be seeking their third Stanley Cup championship.
2007-03-16 09:58:36 · answer #5 · answered by Awesome Bill 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Rule changes i can see no touch icing to elimanate injuries. They also want to change the division into 2 big confrences switching a few teams around and adding 2 more( thoughts of adding 2 more) and well with teams stay and moving, Nashville will move average attendance is around 12,000 for the 2nd best team in the NHL and thats aboaut it in 10 years.
2007-03-16 11:45:25 · answer #6 · answered by Lax_oholic 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In ten years, if the NHL hasn't folded, 28 teams will exist. Nashville would have moved to Halifax. Phoenix would move to Winnipeg. Columbus would have folded, along with another team yet to be determined. And the winner of the Stanley Cup in 2017: Montreal Canadians.
2007-03-16 10:47:55 · answer #7 · answered by trombass08 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In an unprecedented move the NHL has announced a league name change for 2017 Season. The league will now be the NSOL "National Shootout League". League Commissioner Gary Bettman says "The new name represents what are league is truly about and we are listening to the fans. With the periods reduced to 5 minutes we will be able to give the fans the ultimate experience with a 15 round shootout." Mexico City GM Brian Burke also feels the league is going in the right direction. "What other league can you lose in regulation and still allow you to play overtime for a bonus point". However, no one can be happier the New Jersey’s GM Lou Lamoriello with the seasons schedule change. “With the divisional opponents playing each other 16 times it’s only going to solidify rivalries. In addition, it will assist us with our grueling schedule."
2007-03-16 11:18:15 · answer #8 · answered by BettmanSucks 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A 26-24 team league with small market southern teams folding rather than build new arenas. Maybe a couple of teams moving to Canada if the salary cap stays in place.
2007-03-16 13:34:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If Bettman keeps running things for much longer I say 4 teams disappear and at least 2 change locations. They will end up making the nets bigger and they change the schedules at least twice more.
2007-03-16 10:55:52 · answer #10 · answered by wbo_vp 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋