1. Every team will play in every arena every year.
2. Classic rivalries for Stars like Red Wings, BLackhawks, Blues, and Minnesota.
3. Time zones. Especially for Stars, due to them playing 80% of division on PST.
4. Increased nights in hotel due to Pacific travel.
5. More practice time, less jet lag.
6. More money made on broadcasting due to early start times comared to Pacific.
7. More money spent on other areas, rather than travel, which helps greatly.
So, basically, Dallas is, in reality, the greatest benificiary from the NHL realignment. |