Future of National Hockey League

There will be 36 NHL teams by 2050. The following teams by division - 18 in both conferences, 6 in all six divisions.

Eastern Conference

Atlantic: Hartford Whalers, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins

Northeast: Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, Montreal Canadiens, Ottawa Senators, Quebec Nordiques, Toronto Maple Leafs

Southeast: Carolina Hurricanes, Columbus Blue Jackets, Detroit Red Wings, Florida Panthers, Tampa Bay Lightning, Washington Capitals

Western Conference

Central: Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars, Houston Aeros, Nashville Predators, St. Louis Blues

Northwest: Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oliers, Minnesota Wild, Saskatoon Barons, Vancouver Canucks, Winnipeg Jets

Pacific: Anaheim Ducks, Arizona Coyotes, Los Angeles Kings, San Jose Sharks, Seattle Kraken, Vegas Golden Knights