| notes: the National Hockey Association (NHA) was founded for the 1910 season; champion decided by best record, 1910-1916; champion decided
by championship series between winners of two halves, 1917; champion presented with M.J. O'Brien Trophy (MJO); NHA dissolved following 1917 season;
Montreal Canadiens, Montreal Wanderers, and Ottawa Senators remained intact and became founding members of National Hockey League (NHL) |