If nobody is going to step up in place of our injured player, we are going nowhere. If our top lines can’t be a difference maker, we are going nowhere. If the D keep making mistakes, we ARE GOING NOWHERE!!! Let’s get things turned around.
🗣️ What if the NHL switched back to a pure 1-vs-8 playoff format?
No division protection — just the top 8 teams per conference, seeded strictly by standings.
Here’s how the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs would look:
Eastern Conference (1-8)
1. Carolina Hurricanes vs 8.
