When did the NHL go through an expansion?
Q: When did the NHL go through an expansion?
A: The NHL went through an expansion for the 1967-68 season.
Q: How many new teams did the NHL add during the expansion process?
A: The NHL added six new teams.
Q: What was the composition of the NHL before the expansion?
A: Before the expansion, the NHL had six teams: Boston Bruins, Chicago Black Hawks, Detroit Red Wings, Montreal Canadiens, New York Rangers, and Toronto Maple Leafs.
Q: When did the Original Six era in the NHL end?
A: The Original Six era in the NHL ended with the expansion in 1967.
Q: Who announced the proposal for the expansion of the NHL?
A: NHL President Clarence Campbell announced the proposal for the expansion.
Q: How long had it been since the NHL had made any changes to its composition prior to the expansion?
A: Prior to the expansion in 1967, the NHL hadn't made any changes to its composition since 1942.
Q: What did the expansion involve besides adding six new teams?
A: The expansion involved the formation of a second six-team division.