The Canadian division, errr, the Scotia North Division, will have some good battles. It also guarantees that one Canadian team will be playing in the Conference Finals, a 25 percent shot at the Cup.
Sept. 19: Preseason games begin. Sept. 29:Regular Season Opening Night (FLA at CAR) Oct. 13: All 32 teams play Oct. 25:NHL Heritage Classic (MTL vs. WPG)Nov. & 14:NHL Global Series in Helsinki, Finland (CAR and SEA) Dec. 18 & 20:NHL Global Series in Germany (OTT and CHI) Dec. 31:NHL Winter Classic (COL vs. UTA)
