With the Winnipeg Jets in the NHL, there have been talks about having a huge realignment change for the 2012-13 season. Currently the NHL has 6 divisions with 5 teams in each division. The Jets are in the Southeast division with the Capitals, Hurricanes, Lightning, and the Panthers. The new realignment would have two divisions with 8 teams and two divisions with 7 teams. The AHL uses this format. If the proposed realignment passes for the 2012-13 season, here is how I think it would look like.
East: Red Wings, Canadiens, Senators, Maple Leafs, Sabres, Bruins, Rangers, Islanders
South: Capitals, Penguins, Flyers, Hurricanes, Lightning, Panthers, Devils
Midwest: Blue Jackets, Jets, Wild, Blackhawks, Blues, Predators, Stars, Avalanche
Pacific: Oilers, Flames, Canucks, Sharks, Ducks, Kings, Coyotes
