In the world of professional sports, the National Hockey League (NHL) has a unique tradition that often raises eyebrows among fans and enthusiasts—the peculiar naming of its divisions.
Over the years, the NHL has been a subject of both admiration and criticism for its division names, which some consider uninspiring, outdated, or simply confusing.
This blog post delves into the intriguing topic of why the NHL division names have often been labeled as “terrible.”
From the Original Six era to the recent forays into sponsor-based division naming, the NHL’s journey through division nomenclature has been a rollercoaster ride.