The NHL looks like it’s getting closer and closer each day to returning. The latest rumor is that teams will play a 56-game season that starts on or around Jan. 13. However, because the Canada/US border is still closed, it means a divisional realignment is needed. TSN insider Pierre LeBrun reported on what that might look like. While not official, let’s take a look at what it would mean for the Colorado Avalanche.
Not finalized yet, and still subject to change, but the 2020-21 four-division re-alignment currently looks like this according to sources:
Bos-Buf-NJ-NYI-NYR-Pha-Pgh-Was
Car-CBJ-Det-Chi-Fla-Min-Nas-TB
Ana-Ari-Col-Dal-LA-SJ-STL-VGK
All-Canadian teams— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) December 9, 2020Staying Put
In this proposed format, the Dallas Stars and St.