Original: 2 includes 26 seasons for Minnesota North Stars (1967–68 through to 1992–93) + 5 seasons for Dallas Stars (1993–94 through to 1997–98) 3 includes 17 seasons for Winnipeg Jets (1979–80 through to 1995–96) + 12 seasons for Phoenix Coyotes (1996–97 through to 2008–09).
Simplified: 2 includes 26 seasons for Minnesota North Stars (1967–68 through to 1992–93) + 5 seasons for Dallas Stars (1993–94 through to 1997–98).