Sports1972–present
Colorado Avalanche
Denver franchise that relocated from Quebec City and immediately won two Stanley Cups — Patrick Roy, Joe Sakic, and Peter Forsberg are hockey royalty.
Origin
Denver, Colorado
CA
The Athletic Record
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Often Compared To
Dallas Stars
#2NHL / Central Division — Dallas, Texas · 1967–present
Texas franchise relocated from Minnesota that won its only Stanley Cup in 1999 — the Brett Hull No Goal controversy ending the Buffalo Sabres' championship dream.
Minnesota Wild
#3NHL / Central Division — Saint Paul, Minnesota · 2000–present
Minnesota franchise that restored NHL hockey to the State of Hockey after the North Stars departure — Zach Parise and Ryan Suter's signings signaled championship intent.