Central Division (NHL)

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The NHL's Central Division was formed in 1993 as part of the Western Conference in a league realignment, the predecessor of which was the Norris Division.

Contents

[edit] Current Lineup

[edit] Division Lineups

[edit] 1993-1996

  • Chicago Blackhawks
  • Dallas Stars
  • Detroit Red Wings
  • St. Louis Blues
  • Toronto Maple Leafs
  • Winnipeg Jets

[edit] Changes from the 1992-1993 season

  • The Central Division is formed as a result of NHL realignment
  • The Minnesota North Stars move to Dallas, Texas to become the Dallas Stars
  • The Chicago Blackhawks, Dallas Stars, Detroit Red Wings, St. Louis Blues, and Toronto Maple Leafs come from the Norris Division
  • The Winnipeg Jets come from the Smythe Division

[edit] 1996-1998

  • Chicago Blackhawks
  • Dallas Stars
  • Detroit Red Wings
  • Phoenix Coyotes
  • St. Louis Blues
  • Toronto Maple Leafs

[edit] Changes from the 1995-1996 season

  • The Winnipeg Jets move to Phoenix, Arizona to become the Phoenix Coyotes

[edit] 1998-2000

  • Chicago Blackhawks
  • Detroit Red Wings
  • Nashville Predators
  • St. Louis Blues

[edit] Changes from the 1997-1998 season

  • The Dallas Stars and Phoenix Coyotes move to the Pacific Division
  • The Toronto Maple Leafs move to the Northeast Division
  • The Nashville Predators were added as an expansion team

[edit] 2000-Present

  • Chicago Blackhawks
  • Columbus Blue Jackets
  • Detroit Red Wings
  • Nashville Predators
  • St. Louis Blues

[edit] Changes from the 1999-2000 season

  • The Columbus Blue Jackets were added as an expansion team

[edit] Division Champions

[edit] Stanley Cup Winners produced

  1. 1997 - Detroit Red Wings
  2. 1998 - Detroit Red Wings
  3. 2002 - Detroit Red Wings

[edit] See also

[edit] Reference

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