[Wayne07]

Hockey was much better when there were 21 teams. With the added Russians and Europeans, 24 would be good. As you said, 31 means talent is spread way too thin. There is more talent than ever, it is just a shame it isn’t more concentrated. It will make Las Vegas a little more fun to visit though.

[Dr. Sivana]

Hockey was much better when there were 21 teams.

Agreed. However, at one point there were 16 playoffs teams out of 21 teams going to the playoffs, and the team with the best winning percentage rarely won the Stanley Cup. I had jokingly suggested that they should have had 20 teams make the playoffs so we can play 82 games so one team can feel REALLY BAD.

I don't like that the most important hockey is played in June. Either shrink the playoffs, or shorten the regular season. It should end where there could conceivable be snow on the ground in the original six cities.