The Detroit Red Wings might be moving East when the NHL realigns for the 2013-14 season.

According to CBC's Elliotte Friedman, the Red Wings would join a conference that includes Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, Boston, Buffalo, Tampa Bay and Florida.

Another eight-team conference would include Carolina, Columbus, New Jersey, the New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Washington.

One seven-team conference would feature Chicago, Colorado, Dallas, Minnesota, Nashville, St. Louis and Winnipeg.

The other seven-team conference would have Anaheim, Calgary, Edmonton, Los Angeles, Phoenix, San Jose and Vancouver.

The plan must be approved by the board of governors.