Time to Scrap 3-2-2 for 1-8 Seeds

Old-school hockey minds push hard for the NHL to ditch the divisional playoff mess and return to pure 1-8 seeding that rewards the best teams. Executives privately gripe that the current format props up mediocre clubs while true contenders draw early bloodbaths. Bettman's office faces mounting pressure as fans demand fairness in the most cutthroat tournament in sports.