NHL Conference Finals was created in 1982.
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2 Eastern conference and Western Conference
The Eastern Conference was called the Prince of Wales and included the Adams and Patrick Divisions. The Western conference was called the Campbell conference and included the Norris and Smythe Divisions. (Minor Trivia) The Norris Division used to be part of the Prince of Wales Conference. The Norris division switched to the Campbell in 1981.
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The NHL expanded into two conferences in 1974; the Campbell Conference and the Whales Conference. In 1993 the League changed the names of the conferences to represent the geographical nature the organization. The Campbell Conference became the Western Conference and the Whales Conference became the Eastern. The Red Wings were in the Whales Conference (Called the Prince of Whales Conference) until a re-organization brought them to the Campbell Conference (or the Clarence Campbell Conference) in the 1981-82 season. So, essentially Detroit has been in the Western/Campbell conference since 1981-But only in the "Western" Conference since 1993. In case your wondering: Prior to 1974 the NHL was organized in two Eastern and Western Divisions; the Wings were in the Eastern Division.
16: 8 from Eastern Conference and 8 from Western Conference
To make the nhl playoffs you have to be the top team in your division or in the top 5 teams in your conference besides the division champions. 8 teams are taken from each conference.
Of Course the Vancouver Canucks
16 - 8 teams from the Eastern Conference, 8 teams from the Western Conference
The Eastern Conference trophy is called the Prince of Wales Trophy. The Western Conference one is the Clarence S. Campbell Bowl.
16, 8 for each conference.