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31 Best NHL Teams to Never Win the Stanley Cup

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) from Russia waits for play to resume against the Pittsburgh Penguins during Game 7 of an NHL hockey second round playoff series, Wednesday, May 13, 2009, in Washington. The Penguins won 6-2.(AP Photo/Nick Wass)

These NHL teams prove that winning the Stanley Cup can be completely random.

2023 NHL Player Power Rankings

These are the 10 best players in the NHL headed into 2023.

NHL Players Who Deserve to Be in the Hockey Hall of Fame

Here are the non-active NHL players who deserve a call from the Hockey Hall of Fame.

Athletes Who Weren’t Hurt and Refused to Play. Is John Wall Captain of This Dubious Team?

John Wall isn't the first professional athlete who wasn't hurt but sat on the sidelines and still cashed a paycheck. And he certainly won't be the last.

Most Underrated Sports Bars in the U.S.

These are some of the best-kept secrets for sports fans.

Best First Units in NHL Franchise History

Here are the hockey players who would get the call with a season at stake...

What Really Happened to the Hartford Whalers?

The Hartford Whalers haven't played an NHL game since 1997. And they're more popular than ever.

27 Greatest NHL Starting Goalies to Ever Play Hockey

The greatest starting goalies in NHL history had toughness and talent on the ice that was unrivaled in professional hockey.

50 NHL Players Who Aren’t Worth the Money

Bad contracts are the bane of general managers when they have NHL players who aren't worth the money.

Most Hated Hockey Players in NHL History

These are the professional hockey players you love to hate for all the right reasons.

Where Are They Now: 1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team

You won't believe what happened to the "Miracle On Ice" players after they won the gold.

Most Clutch Hockey Players in Stanley Cup History

Few hockey players consistently raise their games in the NHL playoffs, but here’s who really gave it their all at the Stanley Cup.

Most Valuable Sports Cards of All Time

There has been an explosion of riches in the sports card market, and the most valuable cards are worth millions of dollars.

Greatest NHL Journeymen of All Time

They called many teams home in their long careers.

Greatest NHL Penalty Killers Ever, Ranked

Wayne Gretzky and fans celebrate after he scored his NHL career record-setting 802nd goal against the Vancouver Canucks, on March 23, 1994, at the Forum in Inglewood, California. (AP Photo/Eric Draper)

Here’s the shortlist of the best all-around penalty killers of the NHL expansion era.

Most Game-Winning Goals in NHL History

They scored more than anyone when it mattered most.

Best No. 1 NHL Draft Picks of All Time

These No. 1 overall picks delivered.

NHL Franchises, Ranked From Worst to First

Edmonton Oilers' Wayne Gretzky (99) carries the puck behind the net while being followed by Chicago Black Hawks' Troy Myrray (19) in first period action, Sunday night, Nov. 15, 1987 in Chicago. (AP Photo/Fred Jewell)

The Original Six still dominate, but there’s stiffer competition now.

Most Penalty Minutes in NHL History

These hockey players made troublemaking a virtue on the ice.

Greatest Sports Families of All Time

Ken Griffey, Jr., and Ken Griffey, Sr., kid around on the bench in Seattle during the Mariners' game against the Detroit Tigers, Aug. 31, 1990. Father and son wear the same uniform for the first time in Major League history. Ken Sr. joined the Mariners' club yesterday. Other players are not identified. (AP Photo/Bill Chan)

Sports run in these families of great athletes.

Most Games Played in NHL History

These players never wanted to come off the ice.

Best Power Plays in NHL History

These teams were lethal with the man advantage.

Stadium Talk's Top 10 Stories of 2020

The year put us in a nostalgic mood.

NHL Players Who Won the Most Stanley Cups

They raised the Cup more than anyone.

Best Pro Sports Team Logos of All Time

The best sports logos are works of art.

These Countries Produce the Most NHL Players

The NHL is truly a worldwide league.

Most Underrated NHL Players of All Time

Some NHL players did great things without grabbing headlines.

Greatest NHL Players Who Never Won a Stanley Cup

Hockey's ultimate prize eluded them.

Greatest American-Born NHL Players

Canadians rule hockey. But the U.S. has some legends, too.

Worst No. 1 NHL Draft Picks of All Time

The No. 1 overall pick in the NHL draft has never been a sure thing.

Fastest Skaters in NHL History

These NHL stars left scorched ice in their wake.

Greatest Goal Scorers in NHL History

They put the puck in the net better than anyone.

Greatest Defensemen in NHL History

NHL dynasties were built around these elite defenders.

Best Sports Video Games Ever Made

Everything we love about sports is in these games.

Amazing Maps of the Sports World

These maps will teach you all about sports on Earth.

Most Iconic Hockey Goalie Masks

Goalie masks didn't just make the sport safer. They created a bold, new art form.

Greatest Sports Dynasties of All Time

Love them or hate them, they dominated the competition.

Greatest High School Athletes Ever

Some of them became great pros, but others peaked as teenagers.

America's Greatest Sports Moments by State

Every hero's story is unique, but all of this history was made in the USA.

Best Small-Town Sports Teams by State

Small-town sports are a huge part of the stories we tell about America.

Greatest Sports Photos of All Time

A picture is worth a thousand words. But in sports, a picture also can be worth a thousand emotions.

Harshest Punishments in Sports History

An athlete's fall from grace can be as compelling as the games. But the penalties don't always fit the crime.

Most Successful Sports Executives Who Were Athletes

After getting paid to play games, they moved to the front office and built champions.

Most Misunderstood Athletes in Sports History

It's time to set the record straight.

Hilarious Signs at Sporting Events

Some are witty. Others troll to perfection. All of them will make you laugh.

Greatest Goaltenders in NHL History for Every Team

These masked and unmasked men have set the standard between the pipes.

Ugliest Fan Moments in Sports History

Fans play an important role in sports, but bad things can happen when they lose control.

Best Minor League Hockey Arenas

You don’t have to pay major league prices to enjoy a major league fan experience on the ice.

21 Reasons Why Bobby Orr Is Hockey's GOAT

Nobody who ever laced up skates played the game better than No. 4.

21 Reasons Why Bobby Orr Is Hockey's GOAT

Nobody who ever laced up skates played the game better than No. 4.

Strangest Coaching Moves in Sports History

Sometimes, the hiring and firing process doesn’t go according to plan.

50 Greatest Hockey Nicknames of All Time

The right nickname tells you everything you need to know about a hockey player.

Worst Losing Streaks in Sports History

Historic records not are just reserved for winners, and these losers prove that.

Worst Underachieving Teams in NHL History

The NHL is made for upsets, and some mighty good teams have paid the price.

Best Athlete Ever From Every State

America has produced some amazing sportsmen and sportswomen.

Greatest NHL Players of All Time

No all-time greats fly under the radar like the stick-and-puck guys.

The Best and Worst NHL Uniforms

Some looks remain classic on the ice. But many need upgrades.

Most Cursed Sports Teams

Failure follows some franchises like the plague.

Worst Hockey Contracts of All Time

Bad hockey deals aren't a new thing. Teams have been overpaying underperforming players for years.

How Sports Are Helping the Environment

The sports industry is getting innovative to save the planet.

Biggest Celebrity Sports Fans

They're just like us. At least in terms of their love for the games.

Where's the Stanley Cup?

The most coveted hardware in hockey has some stories to tell.

Is the NHL Presidents' Trophy Cursed?

NHL teams that finish the regular season with the most points get the award, but only a few of them have won the Stanley Cup.

Every NHL Team's Mount Rushmore

Think it’s easy to pick the all-time four best players in hockey? OK, let's go by franchise.

Pro Sports Commissioners, Ranked From Worst to Best

Leading one of the big four leagues is tough business. Some do the job better than others.

17 Amazing Stories About Wayne Gretzky

Wayne Gretzky was more than the best hockey player ever.

Worst Owners in Sports History

Owning a pro sports franchise doesn’t make you a good person.

Worst Teams in North American Sports History

We all love an underdog, but these teams never even had a chance.

The Most Hilarious Sports Tweets of All Time

Laugh at the thrill of social media victory and the agony of social media defeat.

Worst Sports Trades of All Time

These one-sided deals changed the course of history and had teams wishing for a mulligan.

Toughest Hockey Players in NHL History

Drop the gloves, and get ready to rumble with the game's baddest dudes.

Most Underrated Players in the NHL

They are underappreciated, but indispensable.

Cities That Should Have an NHL Team

If hockey can be a hit in Las Vegas, it can be popular anywhere.