Unknown Date, 1998; Washington, DC, USA; FILE PHOTO; Mighty Ducks of Anaheim left wing Paul Kariya (9) on the ice against Washington Capitals at the MCI Center. Mandatory Credit: Lou Capozzola-USA TODAY NETWORK
15. Paul Kariya: Played in one Stanley Cup Final, losing to the Devils
14. Mike Gartner
Toronto’s Mike Gartner (11), right, goes up against Chicago’s Randy Cunneyworth (19) in the first period , April 28, 1994. Mandatory Credit: Anne Ryan – USA TODAY
Missed out on the Rangers Stanley Cup when the team traded him to Toronto during the 1994 season
13. Peter Stastny
Slovakian-born professional ice hockey player Peter Stastny of the Quebec Nordiques skates on the ice during a road game, Brendan Byrne Arena, East Rutherford, New Jersey, January 1988. Stastny played for Quebec from 1980 to 1990. (Photo by Bruce Bennett Studios via Getty Images Studios/Getty Images)
Made the Conference Finals twice but never played in a Cup Final
12. Rod Gilbert
Oct 14, 2021; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers center Kevin Rooney, wearing the jersey number 7 in honor of Rod Gilbert, skates on the ice before the game against the Dallas Stars at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
Played in one Stanley Cup Final, losing to Boston
11. Adam Oates
Nov 12, 1998; Washington, DC, USA; FILE PHOTO; Buffalo Bills right wing Dixon Ward (15) in action against Washington Capitals center Adam Oates (77) at the MCI Center. Mandatory Credit: Lou Capozzola-USA TODAY NETWORK
Played in one Stanley Cup Final, losing to Detroit
10. Jeremy Roenick
TORONTO, ON – FEBRUARY 13: Jeremy Roenick #27 of the Chicago Black Hawks skates against the Toronto Maple Leafs during NHL game action on February 13, 1995 at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Graig Abel/Getty Images)
Never came close to playing in a Cup Finals
9. Jarome Iginla
Mar 18, 2013; Dallas, TX, USA; Calgary Flames right wing Jarome Iginla (12) passes the puck during the game against the Dallas Stars at the American Airlines Center. The Stars defeated the Flames 4-3. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Played in one Cup Final, losing to Tampa Bay
8. Brad Park
Oct 11, 2023; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Bruins Hockey Hall of Famer Brad Park waves to fans before the game between the Boston Bruins and the Chicago Blackhawks at TD Garden, the start of the Bruins 100th season in the NHL. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
Played in back-to-back Stanley Cup Finals, losing to Montreal both times
7. Dale Hawerchuk
Unknown Date, 1992; Buffalo, NY, USA; FILE PHOTO; Buffalo Sabres center Dale Hawerchuk (10) on the ice at Buffalo Memorial Auditorium. Mandatory Credit: Lou Capozzola-USA TODAY NETWORK
Only made it as far as the Eastern Conference Finals
6. Henrik Lundqvist
Sep 27, 2005; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30) in action against the New Jersey Devils at Continental Airlines Arena. Credit: Lou Capozzola-USA TODAY NETWORK
Played in one Stanley Cup Final, losing to Los Angeles
5. Eric Lindros
Mar 14, 1999; Philadelphia, PA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Dallas Stars center Tony Hrkac (41) in action against Philadelphia Flyers center Eric Lindros (88) at the First Union Center. Mandatory Credit: Lou Capozzola-USA TODAY NETWORK
Played in one Stanley Cup Finals, losing to Detroit
4. Joe Thornton
Apr 10, 2006; Glendale, AZ, USA; San Jose Sharks center (19) Joe Thornton against the Phoenix Coyotes at Glendale Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports Copyright Rick Scuteri
Played in one Stanley Cup Final, losing to Pittsburgh
3. Pavel Bure
Mar 3, 1999; Miami, FL; USA; FILE PHOTO; Florida Panthers forward Pavel Bure (10) in action against the Colorado Avalanche at the Miami Arena. Mandatory Credit: RVR Photos-USA TODAY Sports
Played in one Stanley Cup Finals, losing to the Rangers
2. Pat LaFontaine
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – CIRCA 1990: Pat LaFontaine #16 of the New York Islanders skates against the New Jersey Devils during an NHL Hockey game circa 1990 at the Brendan Byrne Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey. LaFontaine’s playing career went from 1983-98. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)
Only made it as far as the Divisional Semifinals
1. Marcel Dionne
Jan 31, 1982, Los Angeles, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Los Angeles Kings center Marcel Dionne (16) during a game against the New York Rangers at the Great Western Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Got to the second round three times and is known for being the best NHL player never to win the Stanley Cup or reach the Finals.
