There will be 36 NHL teams by 2050. The following teams by division - 18 in both conferences, 6 in all six divisions.
Eastern Conference
Atlantic: Hartford Whalers, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins
Northeast: Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, Montreal Canadiens, Ottawa Senators, Quebec Nordiques, Toronto Maple Leafs
Southeast: Carolina Hurricanes, Columbus Blue Jackets, Detroit Red Wings, Florida Panthers, Tampa Bay Lightning, Virginia Capitals
Western Conference
Central: Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars, Houston Aeros, Nashville Predators, St. Louis Blues
Northwest: Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oliers, Minnesota Wild, Saskatoon Barons, Vancouver Canucks, Winnipeg Jets
Pacific: Anaheim Ducks, Los Angeles Kings, San Jose Sharks, Seattle Kraken, Utah Coyotes, Vegas Golden Knights