NHL approves new four conference system

The NHL standings and playoffs will look very different next season. After a 26-4 vote, the NHL Board of Governors has approved a new four conference system that will look like this:Conference A: Ducks, Flames, Avalanche, Oilers, Kings, Coyotes, Sharks, CanucksConference B: Blackhawks, Blue Jackets, Stars, Red Wings, Wild, Predators, Blues, JetsConference C: Bruins, Sabres, Panthers, Canadiens, Senators, Lightning, Maple LeafsConference D: Hurricanes, Devils, Islanders, Rangers, Flyers, Penguins, CapitalsThe league will also feature a much more balanced schedule, with teams playing conference opponents 5 or 6 times depending on the size of the conference. Every team will also play every other team at least twice, once at home and once on the road. For the playoffs, each conference will be seeded 1-4 and they will play each other to determine a conference winner, who will then move on to the final 4 for the Stanley Cup.Not all that much changes in terms of the conference for the F...