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In: Alberta Oilers
In: Chicago Cougars
In: Cleveland Crusaders
In: Houston Aeros
In: Los Angeles Sharks
In: Minnesota Fighting Saints
In: New England Whalers
In: New York Raiders
In: Ottawa Nationals
In: Philadelphia Blazers
In: Quebec Nordiques
In: Winnipeg Jets
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| 1972-73 |
12 Teams |
Out: Alberta Oilers
Out: New York Raiders
Out: Ottawa Nationals
Out: Philadelphia Blazers
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In: Edmonton Oilers
In: New York Golden Blades/Jersey Knights
In: Toronto Toros
In: Vancouver Blazers
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| 1973-74 |
12 Teams |
Out: Los Angeles Sharks
Out: New York Golden Blades/Jersey Knights
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In: Indianapolis Racers
In: Michigan Stags/Baltimore Blades
In: Phoenix Roadrunners
In: San Diego Mariners
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| 1974-75 |
14 Teams |
Out: Chicago Cougars
Out: Michigan Stags/Baltimore Blades
Out: Vancouver Blazers
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In: Calgary Cowboys
In: Cincinnati Stingers
In: Denver Spurs/Ottawa Civics
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| 1975-76 |
14 Teams |
Out: Cleveland Crusaders
Out: Denver Spurs/Ottawa Civics
Out: Toronto Toros
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In: Birmingham Bulls
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| 1976-77 |
12 Teams |
Out: Calgary Cowboys
Out: Minnesota Fighting Saints
Out: Phoenix Roadrunners
Out: San Diego Mariners
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In: Czechoslovakia
In: Soviet Union All-Stars
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| 1977-78 |
10 Teams |
Out: Czechoslovakia
Out: Houston Aeros
Out: Soviet Union All-Stars
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| 1978-79 | 7 Teams |