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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
• St. Louis Blues

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

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

Central Division Titles Won By Team

See also

• Adams Division
• Norris Division
• Patrick Division
• Smythe Division
• Atlantic Division (NHL)
• Northeast Division (NHL)
• Northwest Division (NHL)
• Pacific Division (NHL)
• Southeast Division (NHL)

References

• NHL History