With some uncertainty of the upcoming 2020-21 NHL season, fans might be seeing some potential changes regarding divisions to ensure the safety and balance of the league. There are countless possibilities on how the NHL could handle this situation, but here are some potential divisions fans could see.
4 Divisions
Atlantic Division:
- Buffalo Sabres
- Columbus Blue Jackets
- New Jersey Devils
- New York Islanders
- New York Rangers
- Philadelphia Flyers
- Pittsburgh Penguins
- Washington Capitals
Canadian Division:
- Calgary Flames
- Edmonton Oilers
- Montreal Canadiens
- Ottawa Senators
- Toronto Maple Leafs
- Vancouver Canucks
South Division:
- Anaheim Ducks
- Arizona Coyotes
- Carolina Hurricanes
- Florida Panthers
- Los Angeles Kings
- San Jose Sharks
- Tampa Bay Lightning
- Vegas Golden Knights
Central Division:
- Chicago Blackhawks
- Colorado Avalanche
- Dallas Stars
- Detroit Red Wings
- Minnesota Wild
- Nashville Predators
- St. Louis Blues
- Winnipeg Jets
6 Divisions
Metropolitan Division:
- New Jersey Devils
- New York Islanders
- New York Rangers
- Philadelphia Flyers
- Pittsburgh Penguins
Northeast Division:
- Boston Bruins
- Buffalo Sabres
- Montreal Canadiens
- Ottawa Senators
- Toronto Maple Leafs
Southeast Division:
- Carolina Hurricanes
- Columbus Blue Jackets
- Florida Panthers
- Tampa Bay Lightning
- Washington Capitals
Central Division:
- Chicago Blackhawks
- Colorado Avalanche
- Dallas Stars
- Detroit Red Wings
- Nashville Predators
- St. Louis Blues
Pacific Division:
- Anaheim Ducks
- Arizona Coyotes
- Los Angeles Kings
- San Jose Sharks
- Vegas Golden Knights
Northwest Division:
- Calgary Flames
- Edmonton Oilers
- Minnesota Wild
- Vancouver Canucks
- Winnipeg Jets
8 Divisions
Metropolitan Division:
- Buffalo Sabres
- New Jersey Devils
- New York Islanders
- New York Rangers
Northeast Division:
- Boston Bruins
- Montreal Canadiens
- Ottawa Senators
- Toronto Maple Leafs
Atlantic Division:
- Columbus Blue Jackets
- Philadelphia Flyers
- Pittsburgh Penguins
- Washington Capitals
Southeast Division:
- Carolina Hurricanes
- Florida Panthers
- Tampa Bay Lightning
Central Division:
- Detroit Red Wings
- Chicago Blackhawks
- Minnesota Wild
- St. Louis Blues
Southwest Division:
- Arizona Coyotes
- Colorado Avalanche
- Dallas Stars
- Nashville Predators
Pacific Division:
- Anaheim Ducks
- Los Angeles Kings
- San Jose Sharks
- Vegas Golden Knights
Northwest Division:
- Calgary Flames
- Edmonton Oilers
- Vancouver Canucks
- Winnipeg Jets
