Since this is an alternate history I must define the premise of this experiment, the point of divergence and the general parameters of the playthrough. That said, welcome to
Monopoly.
Point of Divergence
Monopoly branches off from our timeline in 1970, Buffalo and Vancouver join the league that year as in real life but the season plays out differently. However, the biggest change will come in 1972
1970-71 Briefing
First off the league adopts a better alignment with the addition of Buffalo and Vancouver.
The Rangers barely beat the Bruins for the Regular Season title
The Boston Bruins defeat the Red Wings in the 1971 Stanley Cup Finals. Phil Esposito wins the Conn Smythe Trophy along with the Heart, Rocket, and Art Ross Trophies. (Not sure why the game gave Philly a higher seed than the Habs)
1971-72 Briefing
During the regular season, the East finishes almost in the same order as it had the prior season. The West saw the North Stars and Kings miss the playoffs, while the Seals and Blues snuck in. Regardless the West is still dominated by the two Original Six franchises.
The 1972 Stanley Cup Playoffs were a predictable affair, the team with the best record won every series, with Brad Park leading the Rangers to their 4th Stanley Cup. Bobby Hull took home the Art Ross and Rocket trophies while Esposito won his second consecutive Hart.
