From the Pressbox: Realignment Talk

Today, in From the Pressbox:

Talk of realignment has resurfaced so I will take a look at possible new divisions and playoff formats that are being discussed. We will also look at the current schedule and examine some of the impact of the rivalry games. The early returns show a big surprise near the top of each Conference and a couple of floundering teams, who are currently outside playoff spots. We will examine the likelihood of those (mis)fortunes continuing.

Realignment Possible?

According to a few sources, the talk of divisional realignment was part of the lockout landscape. In fact, we've been hearing about possibilities for a couple of years. Emphasis will be shifted toward the intensification of divisional rivalries in the possible new set-up, but lingering issues remain.

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