With NHL realignment in 1974–75, it was given to the team with the best regular-season record in the Campbell Conference (the successor to the West Division) through the 1980–81 season.
Co realiñamento da NHL na tempada 1974–75, foi entregado ao equipo co mellor rexistro da liga regular na Conferencia Campbell (a sucesora da West Division) ata a tempada 1980-81.