The Original Six teams are: * Montreal Canadiens (Founded 1909, charter member of NHL in 1917) * Toronto Arena Franchise (original Toronto franchise was charter member in 1917-18 NHL season, and was renamed Maple Leafs in 1927) * Boston Bruins (Founded 1924) * Detroit Red Wings (Founded 1926 as the Cougars) * New York Rangers (Founded 1926) * Chicago Blackhawks (Founded 1926)