Northeast Division (NHL)

Information about Northeast Division (NHL)

The NHL's Northeast Division was formed in 1993 as part of the Eastern Conference in a league realignment, the predecessor of which was the Adams Division.

Current Lineup

Division Lineups

1993-1995

Changes from the 1992-1993 season

  • The Northeast Division is formed as a result of NHL realignment
  • The Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, Hartford Whalers, Montreal Canadiens, Ottawa Senators, and Quebec Nordiques come from the Adams Division
  • The Pittsburgh Penguins come from the Patrick Division

1995-1997

  • Boston Bruins
  • Buffalo Sabres
  • Hartford Whalers
  • Montreal Canadiens
  • Ottawa Senators
  • Pittsburgh Penguins

Changes from the 1994-1995 season

1997-1998

  • Boston Bruins
  • Buffalo Sabres
  • Carolina Hurricanes
  • Montreal Canadiens
  • Ottawa Senators
  • Pittsburgh Penguins

Changes from the 1996-1997 season

1998-Present

  • Boston Bruins
  • Buffalo Sabres
  • Montreal Canadiens
  • Ottawa Senators
  • Toronto Maple Leafs

Changes from the 1997-1998 season

Division Champions

Stanley Cup Winners produced

none

Northeast Division Titles Won By Team

Team Number of Championships Won Last Year Won
Ottawa Senators42006
Pittsburgh Penguins31998
Boston Bruins22004
Buffalo Sabres22007
Quebec Nordiques11995
Toronto Maple Leafs12000

See also

References

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National Hockey League (2007-08)
Current teams
Eastern
Conference
Atlantic New Jersey Devils New York Islanders New York Rangers Philadelphia Flyers Pittsburgh Penguins
Northeast Boston Bruins Buffalo Sabres Montreal Canadiens Ottawa Senators Toronto Maple Leafs
Southeast Atlanta Thrashers Carolina Hurricanes Florida Panthers Tampa Bay Lightning Washington Capitals
Western
Conference
Central Chicago Blackhawks Columbus Blue Jackets Detroit Red Wings Nashville Predators St. Louis Blues
Northwest Calgary Flames Colorado Avalanche Edmonton Oilers Minnesota Wild Vancouver Canucks
Pacific Anaheim Ducks Dallas Stars Los Angeles Kings Phoenix Coyotes San Jose Sharks
Trophies and
awards		Stanley Cup (Playoffs, Finals, Champions) Prince of Wales Clarence S. Campbell Presidents' Trophy Adams Art Ross Calder Conn Smythe Crozier Hart Jennings King Clancy Lady Byng Masterton Messier Norris Patrick Pearson Plus/Minus Road Performer Rocket Richard Selke Vezina
Defunct and
relocated teams		Atlanta Flames California/Oakland (Golden) Seals Cleveland Barons Colorado Rockies Hamilton Tigers Hartford Whalers Kansas City Scouts Minnesota North Stars Montreal Maroons Montreal Wanderers New York/Brooklyn Americans Ottawa Senators (original) Philadelphia Quakers Pittsburgh Pirates Quebec Bulldogs Quebec Nordiques St. Louis Eagles Winnipeg Jets
OtherSeasons (structure) NHA Original Six Draft Players (Association) All-Star Game All-Star Team Timeline 1967 Expansion Streaks Droughts Hall of Fame (members) Rivalries Arenas Rules Violence History
Sport Ice hockey
Founded 1917
No. of teams 30
Country(ies)  Canada
 United States

Most recent champion(s) Anaheim Ducks

TV partner(s) CAN: CBC, TSN, RDS, RIS, RSN (regional)
USA:
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The NHL's Adams Division was formed in 1974 as part of the Prince of Wales Conference. The division existed for 19 seasons until 1993. It was named in honor of Charles Francis Adams, the founder of the Boston Bruins. It is the fore-runner of the NHL's Northeast Division.
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Boston Bruins

Conference Eastern
Division Northeast
Founded 1924
History Boston Bruins
1924 - present
Home Arena TD Banknorth Garden
City Boston, Massachusetts
Colors''' Black and Gold
Media NESN
WBZ (1030 AM)
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Buffalo Sabres

Conference Eastern
Division Northeast
Founded 1970
History Buffalo Sabres
1970 - present
Home Arena HSBC Arena
City Buffalo, New York
Colors''' Midnight Blue, Maize, Silver, White
Media MSG Network
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Montreal Canadiens


Conference Eastern
Division Northeast
Founded December 4, 1909
History Montreal Canadiens
1917-present (NHL)
1909-1917 (NHA)
Home Arena Bell Centre (Centre Bell)
City Montreal, Quebec
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Ottawa Senators

Conference Eastern
Division Northeast
Founded 1991
History Ottawa Senators
1992-present
Home Arena Scotiabank Place
City Ottawa, Ontario
Colours''' Red, Black, White and Gold
Media A-Channel
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Toronto Maple Leafs

Conference Eastern
Division Northeast
Founded 1917
History Toronto 1917–18
Toronto Arenas 1918–19
Toronto St.
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Hartford Whalers

Founded 1979
History New England Whalers
1972 - 1979
Hartford Whalers
1979 - 1997
Carolina Hurricanes
1997 - Present

Home Arena Hartford Civic Center
City Hartford, Connecticut
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Pittsburgh Penguins

Conference Eastern
Division Atlantic
Founded 1967
History Pittsburgh Penguins
1967 - present
Home Arena Mellon Arena (17,132)
City Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Colors''' Black, Vegas Gold, and White
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Quebec Nordiques

Founded 1972
History Quebec Nordiques
1972 - 1995
Colorado Avalanche
1995 - Present

Home Arena Colisée de Québec
City Quebec City, Quebec
Colours''' Red, White, and Blue
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The NHL's Adams Division was formed in 1974 as part of the Prince of Wales Conference. The division existed for 19 seasons until 1993. It was named in honor of Charles Francis Adams, the founder of the Boston Bruins. It is the fore-runner of the NHL's Northeast Division.
..... Click the link for more information.
The NHL's Patrick Division was formed in 1974 as part of the Clarence Campbell Conference. The division moved to the Prince of Wales Conference in 1981. The division existed for 19 seasons until 1993. It was named in honor of Lester Patrick.
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The National Hockey League's Pacific Division is one of three divisions that make up the Western Conference. It was formed in 1993 as part league realignment. The Pacific Division is the successor of the Smythe Division, though of the current teams, only the Los Angeles Kings and
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Colorado Avalanche

Conference Western
Division Northwest
Founded 1972
History Colorado Avalanche
1995 – present
Quebec Nordiques
1979–1995 (NHL)
Quebec Nordiques
1972–1979 (WHA)
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Carolina Hurricanes

Conference Eastern
Division Southeast
Founded 1972
History New England Whalers
1972 - 1979 (WHA)
Hartford Whalers
1979 - 1997 (NHL)
Carolina Hurricanes
1997 - present (NHL)
Home Arena RBC Center
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Greensboro, North Carolina
Greensboro Skyline

Flag
Seal
Nickname: Gate City
Motto:
Location in North Carolina
Coordinates:
Country United States
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The NHL's Southeast Division was formed in 1998 as part of the Eastern Conference due to expansion.

Current Lineup

  • Atlanta Thrashers
  • Carolina Hurricanes
  • Florida Panthers
  • Tampa Bay Lightning
  • Washington Capitals

Division Lineups


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The NHL's Atlantic Division was formed in 1993 as part of the Eastern Conference in a league realignment, the predecessor of which was the Patrick Division. It is the only division in the NHL where all of its members have won the Stanley Cup at least once (though only two teams
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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.

Current Lineup

  • Chicago Blackhawks
  • Columbus Blue Jackets
  • Detroit Red Wings
  • Nashville Predators

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Pittsburgh Penguins

Conference Eastern
Division Atlantic
Founded 1967
History Pittsburgh Penguins
1967 - present
Home Arena Mellon Arena (17,132)
City Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Colors''' Black, Vegas Gold, and White
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Quebec Nordiques

Founded 1972
History Quebec Nordiques
1972 - 1995
Colorado Avalanche
1995 - Present

Home Arena Colisée de Québec
City Quebec City, Quebec
Colours''' Red, White, and Blue
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Pittsburgh Penguins

Conference Eastern
Division Atlantic
Founded 1967
History Pittsburgh Penguins
1967 - present
Home Arena Mellon Arena (17,132)
City Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Colors''' Black, Vegas Gold, and White
..... Click the link for more information.
Buffalo Sabres

Conference Eastern
Division Northeast
Founded 1970
History Buffalo Sabres
1970 - present
Home Arena HSBC Arena
City Buffalo, New York
Colors''' Midnight Blue, Maize, Silver, White
Media MSG Network
..... Click the link for more information.
Pittsburgh Penguins

Conference Eastern
Division Atlantic
Founded 1967
History Pittsburgh Penguins
1967 - present
Home Arena Mellon Arena (17,132)
City Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Colors''' Black, Vegas Gold, and White
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Ottawa Senators

Conference Eastern
Division Northeast
Founded 1991
History Ottawa Senators
1992-present
Home Arena Scotiabank Place
City Ottawa, Ontario
Colours''' Red, Black, White and Gold
Media A-Channel
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Toronto Maple Leafs

Conference Eastern
Division Northeast
Founded 1917
History Toronto 1917–18
Toronto Arenas 1918–19
Toronto St.
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Ottawa Senators

Conference Eastern
Division Northeast
Founded 1991
History Ottawa Senators
1992-present
Home Arena Scotiabank Place
City Ottawa, Ontario
Colours''' Red, Black, White and Gold
Media A-Channel
..... Click the link for more information.
Boston Bruins

Conference Eastern
Division Northeast
Founded 1924
History Boston Bruins
1924 - present
Home Arena TD Banknorth Garden
City Boston, Massachusetts
Colors''' Black and Gold
Media NESN
WBZ (1030 AM)
..... Click the link for more information.
Ottawa Senators

Conference Eastern
Division Northeast
Founded 1991
History Ottawa Senators
1992-present
Home Arena Scotiabank Place
City Ottawa, Ontario
Colours''' Red, Black, White and Gold
Media A-Channel
..... Click the link for more information.
Boston Bruins

Conference Eastern
Division Northeast
Founded 1924
History Boston Bruins
1924 - present
Home Arena TD Banknorth Garden
City Boston, Massachusetts
Colors''' Black and Gold
Media NESN
WBZ (1030 AM)
..... Click the link for more information.

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