Defending Big D, a Dallas Stars community

New NHL realignment sees the Southeast Division get the axe and the Florida Panthers move to the new Central Division with Tampa Bay and six teams based in the Northeast.

The Dallas Stars appear set to leave rivalries with the Ducks and Sharks behind them as better travel and TV start times bring increased meetings with Detroit, Chicago and Nashville.

From Andrew Berkshire, his read on expectations for the Habs this season, the longer horizon with Price and Subban, plus Realignment with Florida.