John Wawrow
AP Sports Writer

Sports
March 14, 2013
Follow Sports

NHL approves realignment

The NHL map is finally in order with Detroit and Columbus heading east, and Winnipeg moving west. “We’re thrilled, absolutely thrilled,” Blue Jackets executive John Davidson said on a telephone conference call Thursday, shortly after the realignment plan was approved in a vote by the league’s board of governors. “We tend to use the (term) common sense around here. This seems to make a lot of common sense.” The new format goes into effect next season, and will feature two eight-team divisions in the Eastern Conference, including the Red Wings and Blue Jackets. The Jets will now be part of …

Explore Related Articles

Popular Stories

The Nevada Appeal Updated Mar 15, 2013 12:45AM Published Mar 14, 2013 07:16PM Copyright 2013 The Nevada Appeal. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.