If the NHL ever decides to look at expansion again to create more revenue for the league, below is what a 36 team hypothetical league would look like.
Based off a post from Reddit by Metalhead831, the four new teams would be the Houston Aeros, Atlanta Thrashers, Hartford Whalers and Quebec Nordiques.
There would be two conferences with three divisions in each conference.
12 teams in each conference would make the playoffs, with the top 4 teams in each division making it.
The Clarence Campbell Conference
Vezina Division
- Arizona Coyotes
- Anaheim Ducks
- LA Kings
- Seattle Kraken
- San Jose Sharks
- Vegas Golden Knights
Norris Division
- Chicago Blackhawks
- Colorado Avalanche
- Detroit Red Wings
- Minnesota Wild
- Nashville Predators
- St. Louis Blues
Smythe Division
- Calgary Flames
- Dallas Stars
- Edmonton Oilers
- Houston Aeros
- Vancouver Canucks
- Winnipeg Jets
Prince of Wales Conference
O’Brien Division
- Atlanta Thrashers
- Carolina Hurricanes
- Columbus Blue Jackets
- Florida Panthers
- Hartford Whalers
- Tampa Bay Lightning
Patrick Division
- New Jersey Devils
- New York Islanders
- New York Rangers
- Philadelphia Flyers
- Pittsburgh Penguins
- Washington Capitals
Adams Division
- Boston Bruins
- Buffalo Sabres
- Montreal Canadiens
- Ottawa Senators
- Quebec Nordiques
- Toronto Maple Leafs
