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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
Division Lineups
1993-1996
- Chicago Blackhawks
- Dallas Stars
- Detroit Red Wings
- St. Louis Blues
- Toronto Maple Leafs
- Winnipeg Jets
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
1996-1998
- Chicago Blackhawks
- Dallas Stars
- Detroit Red Wings
- Phoenix Coyotes
- St. Louis Blues
- Toronto Maple Leafs
Changes from the 1995-1996 season
- The Winnipeg Jets move to Phoenix, Arizona to become the Phoenix Coyotes
1998-2000
- Chicago Blackhawks
- Detroit Red Wings
- Nashville Predators
- St. Louis Blues
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
2000-Present
- Chicago Blackhawks
- Columbus Blue Jackets
- Detroit Red Wings
- Nashville Predators
- St. Louis Blues
Changes from the 1999-2000 season
- The Columbus Blue Jackets were added as an expansion team
Division Champions
- 1994 - Detroit Red Wings (46-30-8, 100 pts)
- 1995 - Detroit Red Wings (33-11-4, 70 pts)
- 1996 - Detroit Red Wings (62-13-7, 131 pts)
- 1997 - Dallas Stars (48-26-8, 104 pts)
- 1998 - Dallas Stars (49-22-11, 109 pts)
- 1999 - Detroit Red Wings (43-32-7, 93 pts)
- 2000 - St. Louis Blues (51-19-11-1, 114 pts)
- 2001 - Detroit Red Wings (49-20-9-4, 111 pts)
- 2002 - Detroit Red Wings (51-17-10-4, 116 pts)
- 2003 - Detroit Red Wings (48-20-10-4, 110 pts)
- 2004 - Detroit Red Wings (48-21-11-2, 109 pts)
- 2005 - no season (NHL Lockout)
- 2006 - Detroit Red Wings (58-16-8, 124 pts)
- 2007 - Detroit Red Wings (50-19-13, 113 pts)
Stanley Cup Winners produced
- 1997 - Detroit Red Wings
- 1998 - Detroit Red Wings
- 2002 - Detroit Red Wings
Central Division Titles Won By Team
See also
References