ESPN.com · Oct 3, 2024
When were all the NHL teams created?
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The Utah Hockey Club, based in Salt Lake City, is the latest team to join the NHL. Utah takes over from the Arizona Coyotes. The Coyotes franchise could be reactivated if a suitable arena is built in Arizona by 2029.
Here's a look at all the franchises in NHL history -- past and present.
Anaheim Ducks (1993-present)
Arizona Coyotes (1979-1996, 2014-2024)
Atlanta Flames (1972-1980)
Boston Bruins (1924-present)
Brooklyn Americans (1925-1941)
Buffalo Sabres (1970-present)
Calgary Flames (1972-present)
California Golden Seals (1970-1976)
Carolina Hurricanes (1979-present)
Chicago Blackhawks (1926-present)
Cleveland Barons (1967-1978)
Colorado Avalanche (1979-present)