Every Team No Longer in The NHL | In The Slot
TLDRThis video script delves into the history of teams that were once part of the NHL but have since ceased to exist or relocated. It provides a timeline of the league's evolution, from its founding teams to the modern era, highlighting notable franchises like the Montreal Wanderers, Ottawa Senators, and New York Americans, and their eventual demise or transformation. The script also touches on the impact of external factors like the Great Depression and the World Hockey Association on the NHL's landscape, and the rebirth of relocated teams such as the Winnipeg Jets.
Takeaways
- 🏒 The NHL was established as an alternative to the NHA, excluding Eddie Livingstone's Toronto franchise.
- 🔥 The original NHL teams were the Montreal Wanderers, Montreal Canadiens, Ottawa Senators, Quebec Bulldogs, and Toronto Arenas.
- 😢 The Montreal Wanderers left the NHL after their arena burned down, and the Quebec Bulldogs struggled due to poor performance and disputes.
- 🚀 The Ottawa Senators moved to St. Louis and disbanded after one season, while the original Senators are honored by a different team that started in 1992.
- 🍻 The New York Americans faced financial troubles due to the end of Prohibition, leading to their exit from the NHL.
- 🥅 The California Seals, later known as the Oakland Seals and Cleveland Barons, faced continuous struggles and eventually folded after the 1977-78 season.
- 🎮 The Minnesota North Stars were the first team to leave the NHL by becoming another team, moving to Dallas and becoming the Stars.
- 🤝 The World Hockey Association (WHA) emerged as a competitor to the NHL, leading to the NHL's expansion with six new teams in 1967-68.
- 📉 Financial troubles and low attendance plagued many teams, such as the Kansas City Scouts, which became the Colorado Rockies and later the New Jersey Devils.
- 🌐 The Quebec Nordiques moved to Colorado to become the Avalanche due to financial issues and competition with the Canadiens.
- 🌊 The Hartford Whalers moved to Carolina to become the Hurricanes, leaving behind a memorable legacy and a devoted fan base.
Q & A
Why was the NHL formed?
-The NHL was formed because a group of team owners in the NHA, or National Hockey Association, wanted to create a new league without inviting Eddie Livingstone, who owned the Toronto franchise, due to his contentious relationship with the other owners.
Which were the original teams in the NHL?
-The original teams in the NHL were the Montreal Wanderers, Montreal Canadiens, Ottawa Senators, Quebec Bulldogs, and the Toronto Arenas (later known as the Toronto Maple Leafs).
What happened to the Montreal Wanderers?
-The Montreal Wanderers' arena burnt down, and they couldn't afford to rebuild. They played only four games in the 1917-1918 season, which was their last in the NHL.
Why did the Ottawa Senators disband?
-The Ottawa Senators disbanded due to not being able to hit sales targets and started selling players to rival teams. They eventually moved to St. Louis, becoming the St. Louis Eagles, and disbanded after one season in the 1934-1935 NHL season.
What was the fate of the Quebec Bulldogs?
-The Quebec Bulldogs were so bad that the NHL changed their minds about giving Quebec a team and moved them to Hamilton to become the Hamilton Tigers, where they continued to struggle.
Why did the New York Americans leave the NHL?
-The New York Americans left the NHL due to financial struggles. The team was taken over by the NHL and later given to the coach Red Dutton, who changed the team's name to the Brooklyn Americans. However, they faced competition from the New York Rangers and eventually folded.
What was the reason behind the Montreal Maroons' departure from the NHL?
-The Montreal Maroons left the NHL after plans to move the team to Philadelphia fell through. They stopped playing in the NHL by 1947, following the Great Depression and financial troubles.
Which teams were added to the NHL during the 1967-1968 expansion?
-The teams added to the NHL during the 1967-1968 expansion were the California Seals, Los Angeles Kings, Minnesota North Stars, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, and the St. Louis Blues.
Why did the California Seals change their name and location?
-The California Seals changed their name to the Oakland Seals and moved to Oakland in an attempt to cater more to their local area and improve popularity, but it did not help their situation.
What was the ultimate fate of the California Seals?
-The California Seals, after becoming the Oakland Seals and then the Cleveland Barons, eventually folded after the 1977-78 season. They technically merged with the Minnesota North Stars later in their life.
Which team is considered the first to leave the NHL by becoming another team and sticking around?
-The Minnesota North Stars are considered the first team to leave the NHL by moving and becoming another team, which later became the Dallas Stars.
Outlines
🏒 Defunct NHL Teams: A Historical Overview
This paragraph delves into the history of the NHL and its teams that have ceased to exist. It begins by setting the stage for the formation of the NHL, which emerged from a rift between team owners and Eddie Livingstone, leading to the creation of the league without his teams. The original teams are mentioned, along with the Montreal Wanderers, Quebec Bulldogs, and Ottawa Senators, which eventually folded due to various reasons such as arena issues, financial struggles, and poor performance. The paragraph also touches on the rise and fall of the New York Americans and Pittsburgh Pirates, emphasizing the challenges faced by teams during the Great Depression and the impact of Prohibition's end on team finances.
🌐 Expansion and Contraction: The Evolution of NHL Teams
The second paragraph continues the narrative of the NHL's transformation, focusing on the period from the end of World War II to the 1960s. It highlights the 'Original Six' era, where the league consisted of only six teams, and then moves on to the 1967 expansion, which saw the addition of six new teams due to the growing competition from the WHL and the potential of new markets. The paragraph also discusses the challenges faced by teams like the California Seals, which eventually became the Oakland Seals and then the Cleveland Barons before folding. It mentions other teams that joined and left the NHL, such as the Minnesota North Stars, which moved to Dallas, and the Quebec Nordiques, which became the Colorado Avalanche, illustrating the economic and competitive forces shaping the league.
🚀 Modern NHL Shifts: Recent Additions and Departures
The final paragraph brings the story of NHL teams up to the present day, discussing the changes from 1991 to 2017. It mentions the addition of several new teams, such as the San Jose Sharks, Ottawa Senators, and the Vegas Golden Knights, and notes that only the Atlanta Thrashers, which relocated to Winnipeg to become the new Jets, are no longer part of the NHL. The paragraph reflects on the financial and marketability challenges that led to the departure of teams like the Hartford Whalers, which moved to Carolina, and the Winnipeg Jets, which were brought back to honor the original team. It concludes by inviting viewers to share their thoughts on the teams they miss and would like to see return to the NHL.
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Keywords
💡NHL
💡Original Six
💡Expansion
💡Montreal Wanderers
💡Quebec Bulldogs
💡Ottawa Senators
💡New York Americans
💡Montreal Maroons
💡California Seals
💡Minnesota North Stars
💡Atlanta Flames
💡WHA
💡Atlanta Thrashers
Highlights
The NHL was formed as an alternative to the NHA, excluding the Toronto franchise owned by Eddie Livingstone.
Original NHL teams included the Montreal Wanderers, Montreal Canadiens, Ottawa Senators, Quebec Bulldogs, and Toronto Arenas.
The Montreal Wanderers' arena burnt down, leading to the team's dissolution after the 1917-1918 season.
The Quebec Bulldogs were so poor that other teams had to give them players, and they were eventually moved to become the Hamilton Tigers.
The Ottawa Senators failed to meet sales targets and moved to St. Louis, becoming the St. Louis Eagles before disbanding after one season.
The New York Americans faced financial difficulties due to the Great Depression and were eventually taken over by the NHL and then disbanded.
The Pittsburgh Pirates moved to Philadelphia to become the Philadelphia Quakers but left the league after failing to find a permanent arena.
The Montreal Maroons, despite winning the Stanley Cup twice, ceased operations in 1947 due to financial struggles during the Great Depression.
After World War II, the NHL was reduced to the 'Original Six' teams.
The 1967 NHL expansion added six new teams, including the California Seals, Los Angeles Kings, Minnesota North Stars, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, and St. Louis Blues.
The California Seals, later renamed the Oakland Seals, faced poor popularity and eventually became the Cleveland Barons before folding.
The Minnesota North Stars were the first team to leave the NHL by relocating and rebranding as the Dallas Stars.
The World Hockey Association (WHA) challenged the NHL, leading to further expansion and the addition of teams like the Buffalo Sabres and Vancouver Canucks.
The Atlanta Flames were sold and relocated to Calgary in 1980, becoming the Calgary Flames.
The Kansas City Scouts became the Colorado Rockies after relocating and were eventually moved to New Jersey to become the Devils.
The Quebec Nordiques, fierce competitors to the Canadiens, moved to Colorado to become the Avalanche in 1995.
The Hartford Whalers, despite having some success, moved to Carolina to become the Hurricanes.
The original Winnipeg Jets moved to Arizona and became the Arizona Coyotes due to financial struggles and exchange rate issues.
The Atlanta Thrashers, relocated to Winnipeg, became the new Jets, marking the only city to have two teams move.
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