Are there six original hockey teams of the National Hockey League?

Yes, there were six original hockey teams of the National Hockey League (NHL) when it was founded in 1917. These teams were:

  • Montreal Canadiens
  • Ottawa Senators
  • Toronto Maple Leafs
  • Montreal Maroons
  • Quebec Bulldogs
  • Hamilton Tigers

The NHL has since expanded, and there are now 32 active NHL teams located in the United States and Canada.

Related Questions and Answers

  1. How many original teams were in the NHL? 6
  2. Who were the original teams? Montreal Canadiens, Ottawa Senators, Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Maroons, Quebec Bulldogs, Hamilton Tigers
  3. When was the NHL founded? 1917
  4. How many active NHL teams are there now? 32
  5. Are any of the original teams still active? Yes, the Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs are the only two original teams still active in the NHL.

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