Southeast Division (NHL)
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The NHL's Southeast Division was formed in 1998 as part of the Eastern Conference due to expansion. The past two Stanley Cup Champions (2004 and 2006) are members of this division.
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[edit] Current Lineup
[edit] Division Lineups
[edit] 1998-1999
- Carolina Hurricanes
- Florida Panthers
- Tampa Bay Lightning
- Washington Capitals
[edit] Changes from the 1997-1998 season
- The Carolina Hurricanes move in from the Northeast Division
- The Florida Panthers, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Washington Capitals move in from the Atlantic Division
[edit] 1999-Present
- Atlanta Thrashers
- Carolina Hurricanes
- Florida Panthers
- Tampa Bay Lightning
- Washington Capitals
[edit] Changes from the 1998-1999 season
- The Atlanta Thrashers were added as an expansion team
[edit] Division Champions
- 1999 - Carolina Hurricanes
- 2000 - Washington Capitals
- 2001 - Washington Capitals
- 2002 - Carolina Hurricanes
- 2003 - Tampa Bay Lightning
- 2004 - Tampa Bay Lightning
- 2005 - no season (NHL Lockout)
- 2006 - Carolina Hurricanes
[edit] Stanley Cup Winners produced
- 2004 - Tampa Bay Lightning
- 2006 - Carolina Hurricanes
[edit] Trivia
- The NHL Southeast has connections with the NFL's NFC South. 3 of their cities (Carolina, Atlanta, & Tampa Bay) are in both divisions while one of their mascots (Panthers) is used by Carolina and Florida in the NFL and NHL respectively.
[edit] See also
- Adams Division
- Norris Division
- Patrick Division
- Smythe Division
- Atlantic Division (NHL)
- Central Division (NHL)
- Northeast Division (NHL)
- Northwest Division (NHL)
- Pacific Division (NHL)
