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NHL's Stanley Cup Drought: Teams Yet to Taste Victory

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Which NHL teams are still chasing that elusive Stanley Cup win? Check out who's on the list and if the Florida Panthers have a shot this season!

The NHL is filled with teams vying for the prestigious Stanley Cup, but some franchises are still seeking their first taste of victory. While established teams like the Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs boast numerous championships, there are notable teams that have never won a Stanley Cup. The Florida Panthers, for instance, are hoping to break their streak this season and etch their name in hockey history.

In a sport where draft picks can make or break a team, the Calgary Flames made a costly error by passing on Nikita Kucherov. While Tyler Wotherspoon, their pick instead, had a modest NHL career, Kucherov soared to become a Stanley Cup champion and MVP. His dynamic play on the ice cements him as one of the game's top talents.

The NHL draft is a high-stakes affair where teams gamble on future stars. The Flames' miss on Kucherov showcases the unpredictable nature of player development. Will this mistake haunt them for years to come? Only time will tell.

As the NHL season heats up, all eyes are on the teams chasing that elusive Stanley Cup glory. Whether it's the underdogs like the Florida Panthers or powerhouse franchises, every game brings new hope and excitement. The quest for the Stanley Cup continues, leaving fans on the edge of their seats with anticipation.

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Which NHL teams have never won a Stanley Cup? - ESPN (ESPN)

Will the Florida Panthers take home their first Stanley Cup this season? Check out the list of NHL teams without championships now.

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Fixing every NHL team's biggest draft error: Kucherov to Flames ... (The Athletic)

Wotherspoon ended up playing 30 NHL games. Kucherov is a Stanley Cup champion and MVP, and remains one of the most dynamic players in the game today.

Bettman: Expansion remains off NHL's upcoming agenda (Sports Business Journal)

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman on Thursday reiterated that the league is not actively looking to expand beyond the current 32 teams in the near future.

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Breaking the Ice: Inside the NHL's Adventures in Live Cloud ... (Sports Video Group)

The Florida Panthers have jumped out to a 3-0 series lead as the Stanley Cup Final hurtles towards a sudden conclusion, and with it come the final ...

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Helenius enters 2024 Draft eyeing jump to NHL (NHL.com)

18-year-old center 'very close' after full season in Finland's top league, playing at World Championship.

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Edmonton Oilers to sign Draisaitl, McDavid and Bouchard for $40 ... (Edmonton Journal)

Oilers insider Bob Stauffer added the Draisaitl camp is looking to sign long-term, not a shorter deal like Auston Matthews signed in Toronto. Said Seravalli on ...

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Jecho's move to North America raises stock ahead of 2024 NHL Draft (NHL.com)

Leaving Czech Republic for Finland, then Edmonton of WHL 'the right choice' for forward.

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