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Alex
PickupHockey All-Star
Canada
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 Posted - 03/28/2008 : 14:14:27
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I am for it!
First of all, as a fan, it makes hockey simply that much more exciting. Not only that, but it enhances the game for those who know they are headed to the golf course. When the Lightning play the Capitals, it is a lot more fun and motivating to try and play spoiler, then when they play, say, the Leafs. It also gets teams much better prepared for the NHL playoffs. It adds to the overall atmosphere, and makes for the best possible hockey as opposed to just letting the last two weeks be transition mode.
As for the cons, I can not see very many. It could be argued that, for example, in the NorthWest division, all the teams could be in if it were not for the schedule revision. Who is better, Nashville or Colorado? How about Nashville or the Oilers? I would say Nashville is the weaker team in both cases; however, their schedule is chok-full of teams hitting the golf course, in Columbus, Chicago and St. Louis. The other team, Detroit, has no real reason to play good hockey now, especially in comparison to the NorthWest teams.
So in that light, it may have its flaws. I would ask, what doesn't have its flaws? The new schedule is great and is definitely a keeper! 
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