NHL Canadian Division

The NHL's Canadian Division was formed after expansion in 1926. The division existed for 12 seasons until 1938.

Changes from 1924-1925 to 1925–1926 seasons

 * The NHL split into two divisions, the American and the Canadian
 * Toronto changed their nickname from the St. Patricks to the Maple Leafs

1926–1931

 * Montreal Canadiens
 * Montreal Maroons
 * New York Americans
 * Ottawa Senators
 * Toronto Maple Leafs

Changes from 1930-1931 to 1931–1932 seasons

 * The Ottawa Senators took a leave of absence from the league

1931–1932

 * Montreal Canadiens
 * Montreal Maroons
 * New York Americans
 * Toronto Maple Leafs

Changes from 1931-1932 to 1932–1933 seasons

 * The Ottawa Senators returned from their absence

1932–1934

 * Montreal Canadiens
 * Montreal Maroons
 * New York Americans
 * Ottawa Senators
 * Toronto Maple Leafs

Changes from 1933-1934 to 1934–1935 seasons

 * The Ottawa Senators move to St. Louis, Missouri to become the St. Louis Eagles

1934–1935

 * Montreal Canadiens
 * Montreal Maroons
 * New York Americans
 * St. Louis Eagles
 * Toronto Maple Leafs

Changes from 1934-1935 to 1935–1936 seasons

 * The St. Louis Eagles folded due to financial problems

1935–1938

 * Montreal Canadiens
 * Montreal Maroons
 * New York Americans
 * Toronto Maple Leafs

After the 1937–1938 season
The league collapsed into one single table, reverting to the format before the 1926–1927 season

Division Champions

 * 1927 - Ottawa Senators
 * 1928 - Montreal Canadiens
 * 1929 - Montreal Canadiens
 * 1930 - Montreal Maroons
 * 1931 - Montreal Canadiens
 * 1932 - Montreal Canadiens
 * 1933 - Toronto Maple Leafs
 * 1934 - Toronto Maple Leafs
 * 1935 - Toronto Maple Leafs
 * 1936 - Montreal Maroons
 * 1937 - Montreal Canadiens
 * 1938 - Toronto Maple Leafs

Stanley Cup Winners produced

 * 1927 - Ottawa Senators
 * 1930 - Montreal Canadiens
 * 1931 - Montreal Canadiens
 * 1932 - Toronto Maple Leafs
 * 1935 - Montreal Maroons