State of the League: Texas, San Antonio Leaving Pacific Division Next Year

(Credit: Christina Shapiro/Texas Stars)

As part of All-Star weekend, AHL president Dave Andrews gave his State of the League address this morning. It's always an interesting chat, and this morning's edition was no exception. The league does not broadcast the address, so Patrick Williams, the AHL's answer to Bob McKenzie, was there to assist. Here are some of the notable bits.

#AHL president Dave Andrews:
Realignment will happen in May. San Antonio and Texas in the Pacific "doesn't work" next season. #AHLAllStar

— PATRICK WILLIAMS (@pwilliamsNHL) January 29, 2018

This one isn't really unexpected. With a new team in Colorado, the league would have 9 clubs in the Pacific. Texas and San Antonio likely move to the Central in this scenario.

Here are a few more

#AHL president Dave Andrews:
No changes in teams/markets expected next season other than the addition of Colorado. #AHLAllStar

— PATRICK WILLIAMS (@pwilliamsNHL) January 29, 2018

#AHL president Dave Andrews:
No all-star host yet for next season Three candidates. #AHLAllStar

— PATRICK WILLIAMS (@pwilliamsNHL) January 29, 2018

#AHL president Dave Andrews:
Two-man referee system for all games is the plan for next season.#AHLAllStar

— PATRICK WILLIAMS (@pwilliamsNHL) January 29, 2018