NHL Alignment Since 1967

Posted by on Nov 8, 2011 in Franchises | 9 comments

NHL Alignment Since 1967
An illustrated guide to the alignment of the NHL from 1967 to 2012. As you can see, the new Winnipeg Jets are not the first time the NHL has been geographically challenged.

Also posted on Yahoo! Sports PuckDaddy Blog:

An illustrated guide to NHL realignment history

Source:

hockey-reference.com

More information on NHL realignment:

NHL Realignment: What Can We Learn From 44 Years Of Seismic League Changes?

 

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  • Seatown

    I want this as a poster I can hang on my wall!

  • Quizguy66

    1978-81 has something screwed up. The Capitals are in both the Patrick and Norris on the graphic.

    Awesome chart though. :)

  • Anonymous

    Thanks for the heads up. They switched to the Patrick in 1979-80. So, the original chart was kinda right, but confusing. I switched it up a little (moving the timeline to 79), so it works better now. Thanks again!

  • Anonymous

    Thanks, that’s a great idea. Now, if I could just get NHL licensing rights… : )

  • jcase

    I think the 4th row should be titled 1974-78. Also, the North Stars should be labeled 1974-77 in the Norris as they were in the Adams in 78. Nice chart otherwise.

  • 24rusty.blogspot.com

    Thanks for this chart and your other works! Translated this in Russian http://24rusty.blogspot.com/2011/11/1967.html

  • http://nhl-red-light.si.com/2011/12/05/realignment-consensus-isnt-easy/ Red Light » Posts Realignment consensus isn’t easy «

    [...] The 21-team NHL returned to a more geographically based arrangement in the early 1980s and remained pretty stable until Gary Bettman became commissioner. Since 1993, there have been three changes during his 17 seasons (and you can graphically view all the different alignments since the 1967 expansion on the blog Sixteen Wins). [...]

  • http://www.facebook.com/geraldsaul R Gerald Saul

    When does this get updated with the 2012-2013 alignment? :-)

  • http://www.tomfulery.com/2012/02/19/nhl-realignment-project-week-39/ » NHL Realignment Project – Week 39 Tom Fulery – The Home Of The NHL Realignment Project

    [...] preference since 1998 (aside: see sixteenwins‘ infographic on all of the league’s realignments over the years). Of all the realistic scenarios based on the current format, this is probably my favorite… [...]

  • Murphyjeff47

    very cool chart. i own most of these team jerseys. The only thing I noticed was the SEALS logo changed to just text (no circle logo) when they became golden seals. This is great, is there a poster for sale?
    JAM

  • Anonymous

    Thanks! If I get time and can find the right seals logo, I’ll make a switch. No poster for sale, with all the logos, pretty sure the NHL will get mad at me. But, I wish I could sell it!