It's clear that the Central was the best division in the NHL this year, but where does it stack up all time, and what does this mean for the member teams moving forward?
A decent amount of ink has been spilled this year over the strength of the Central Division. It's hard to argue. Every team finished with at least 90 points, and more than half the division entered triple digits. It's the only group to send 5 teams into the playoffs since the wildcard format was introduced last year, and with Winnipeg's admittance this season, it's the only one to have done it twice.