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NHL announces schedule changes for four games ahead of Frozen Frenzy
Tonight, the National Hockey League is going to be taking part in the Frozen Frenzy which means all 32 NHL teams are going to be in action.
That means fans are going to be blessed with 16 games. Overall, this is a lot of hockey action and for some it actually might be a bit overwhelming. Having said that, there are some fans out there who are actually a bit annoyed with tonight's schedule. Some believe it is overcrowded and will not be able to compete with the NBA.
Meanwhile, the NHL announced some schedule changes today, but they affect the rest of the season. These changes are for four games in particular and they affect six different teams. Those teams are the Dallas Stars, Winnipeg Jets, Nashville Predators, Vancouver Canucks, Detroit Red Wings, and Calgary Flames.
Game #230, Dallas Stars at Winnipeg Jets, scheduled for Nov. 9, will now begin at 2 p.m. CT.
Game #619, Nashville Predators at Vancouver Canucks, scheduled for Jan. 3, will now begin at 7 p.m. PT.
Game #621, Detroit Red Wings at Winnipeg Jets, scheduled for Jan. 4, will now begin at 6 p.m. CT.
Game #627, Nashville Predators at Calgary Flames, scheduled for Jan. 4, will now begin at 8 p.m. MT.
Game #619, Nashville Predators at Vancouver Canucks, scheduled for Jan. 3, will now begin at 7 p.m. PT.
Game #621, Detroit Red Wings at Winnipeg Jets, scheduled for Jan. 4, will now begin at 6 p.m. CT.
Game #627, Nashville Predators at Calgary Flames, scheduled for Jan. 4, will now begin at 8 p.m. MT.
If there is one thing for certain, it is that the National Hockey League doesn't shy away from making changes, even if those changes upset some people. Having said that, NHL fans are going to be blessed with a huge slate of games tonight. That is definitely worth celebrating.
Do you believe that the NHL has done a good job with the schedule over the last few years? Let us know in the poll down below and stay tuned to Hockey Unplugged for the latest news and updates from around the hockey world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite players and teams.
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OCTOBRE 22 | 32 ANSWERS NHL announces schedule changes for four games ahead of Frozen Frenzy Has the NHL done a good job with the schedule this year? | ||
| YES | 9 | 28.1 % |
| NO | 23 | 71.9 % |
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