If you mean by the best team the Stanley Cup winner, it was the Toronto team, often referred to as the Arenas although at that time they had no official nickname.
Blackhawks!
Chicago Blackhawks
Penguins
yes
the Vancouver canucks
The Toronto Maple Leafs is the best team in the NHL.
Tampa Bay Lightning
The Chicago Blackhawks are....
mn wild
St. Louis Blues
The Chicago Blackhawks all the way!!!
DUCKS (Habs sucked