Just when you thought there were only three parts to a trilogy, Brian returns to assess the pros and cons of the NHL's realignment plan that was made official today.
Wrapping up our look at optimizing NHL realignment, we examine the best four-conference solutions as well as accounting for potential franchise moves and expansion.
Our new series looks at different solutions for the NHL's impending realignment, including cases where a team moves or the league expands. Part 1 lays the groundwork by estimating team travel in each situation.