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Doesn the new format render the regular season meaningless?

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Doesn the new format render the regular season meaningless?

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No. A lot of the talk is that the new format means the regular season is nothing but an exhibition. In fact, the regular season goes a long way in the playoffs. From seeding to tiebreakers, from hosting the final four to reducing travel, the regular season will come into play. The better the regular season and the higher the seed, the more home ice advantages exist for a team.