24 NHL Players In the Hall of Fame That Never Won the Stanley Cup

1 of 7

The Hockey Hall of Fame, Located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, is one of the most sacred buildings in hockey and for the NHL. The Hall of Fame consists of players and coaches, many of whom have won the Stanley Cup as well as referees.

With a record 27 players inducted in 1962, this became the holy grail of hockey buildings. The Hall of Fame has nine female athletes in this historic space, which has 15 exhibit areas covering 60,000 square feet. Breaking ground on September 8, 1960, the Hall of Fame moved to Toronto from Kingston, Ontario in 1958 because of funding issues.

The players in the Hall of Fame are incredibly noteworthy. Players with different backgrounds and different stories are included here, where history and special moments are never forgotten. The players, officials, and builders paid a price to be here but are here for a special reason.

With the spotlight on them, these individuals are represented because of what they did for the game. Some individuals paid more of a price than others but all are here nonetheless. With that said, one thing that attracts an individual’s name to the Hall of Fame is the number of Stanley Cups that person has won.

Some of these individuals are in the Hall of Fame because of what they did for the game and their stats, yet do not have a Stanley Cup championship with their name engraved on it.

24 NHL Players In the Hall of Fame That Never Won the Stanley Cup

In fact, there are a total of 24 players currently in the Hall of Fame today that have never won the prestigious Stanely Cup trophy. One goaltender, three defensemen, and 20 forwards make up this rare group. The names listed below should be familiar to most out there as they all had immense talent but would not have that chance to hoist the Cup.

Some of the names below have been to a Stanley Cup final and have never been called a champion, while some have never made an appearance in the Stanley Cup finals. Below are the 24 players with regular season and playoff stats included.

Roberto Luongo (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) /

Newly inducted Hall of Famer Roberto Luongo is the only goaltender on this list in the Hall of Fame with no ring. With 480 wins, he is one of the premier netminders when it comes to winning, as he ranks fourth all-time in that category. The Montreal, Quebec native has been consistent in his career when it comes to being competitive.

His playoff career included 34 wins, a 2.49 goals-against average, and a .918 save percentage. The fourth overall pick in the 1997 NHL Draft by the New York Islanders made the playoffs seven times in his career, six with the Vancouver Canucks. He did make it to the Stanley Cup finals in 2010-11 with the Vancouver Canucks, but ultimately lost the series to the Boston Bruins.

Vancouver Canucks forward Daniel Sedin is entering the Hall of Fame all class. The second overall pick in the 1999 NHL Draft has been a model of consistency. He spent 17 years in the NHL, all with Vancouver. His offensive totals include 1,306 games, 393 goals, 648 assists, and 1,041 points. He is the Canucks all-time leader in goals, even-strength goals, power-play goals, and game-winning goals. Making the playoffs many times in his career, Daniel made the finals only once. He was on the same team as Luongo that lost to the Bruins in 2010-11.

Vancouver Canucks forward, and Daniel’s twin brother, Henrik Sedin is the Canucks all-time leader in games played, assists, points, and plus/minus. His career numbers include 240 goals and 830 assists for 1,070 points in 1,330 games. Along with Daniel, Henrik made the playoffs an incredible 11 times, losing with Luongo and brother Daniel in his only finals appearance.

Ottawa Senators forward Daniel Alfredssson was drafted by the Ottawa Senators 133rd overall in the sixth round of the 1994 NHL Draft. His offensive production was impressive, posting 444 goals and 713 assists for 1,157 points in 1,246 games. In the playoffs, he recorded 51 goals and 49 assists for 100 points in 124 games through 15 seasons. Alfredsson also made one Stanley Cup finals appearance, losing to the Anaheim Ducks in 2006-07.

Jerome Iginla (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) /

Calgary Flames forward Jarome Iginla was a force to be reckoned with. A goal-scoring machine with a pit bull attitude, he came as advertised and delivered when the game mattered. The Flames’ all-time in goal (525) and points (1,095) he would not back down from a challenge. Iginla asserted dominance over his 20-year career, ripping the nets with his slap shots. His career offensive totals include 625 goals and 675 assists for 1,300 points in 1,554 games. He did make the playoffs eight times, posting 37 goals and 31 assists for 68 points in 81 games. His only Stanley Cup appearance was in the 2003-04 season, losing to the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Defenseman Phil Housley was one of the best offensive defensemen in the Hall of Fame never to win a cup. He was a consistent offensive threat, totaling 338 goals and 894 assists for 1,232 points in 1,495 games. He made the playoffs 13 times, contributing 13 goals and 43 assists for 56 points in 85 games. Drafted sixth overall in the 1982 NHL Draft by the Buffalo Sabres, he made the most of his time in the league. Housley did make the finals, losing to the Detroit Red Wings as a member of the Washington Capitals.

Elite goal-scoring forward Mike Gartner was an offensive producer since day one. In his 1,423 games, he recorded 706 goals and 627 assists for 1,335 points. He made the playoffs 15 times, posting 42 goals and 50 assists for 93 points in 122 games. Sadly, he never made a trip to the Stanley Cup finals in his lengthy NHL career.

Elite forward Marcel Dionne was the second overall pick in the 1971 NHL Amateur Draft by the Detroit Red Wings. After that pick, Dionne became an offensive machine, often racking up 100 points in a season. Dionne was a six-time 50-goal scorer, and his career totals are 731 goals and 1,040 assists for 1,771 points in 1,348 games. In 49 career playoff games, he scored 21 goals and 24 assists for 45 points. Although he was part of many successful teams, he did not make a trip to the Stanley Cup finals.

Toronto Maple Leafs, Mats Sundin #13. Mandatory Credit: Dave Sanford /Allsport /

Longtime Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mats Sundin was an underrated player during his time in the NHL before entering the Hall of Fame. The first overall pick in the 1989 NHL Draft by the Quebec Nordiques, he made quite the impression on the ice. During his 18-year career, he posted 564 goals and 785 assists for 1,349 points in 1,346 games played. Sundin made the playoffs ten times, recording 38 goals and 44 assists for 82 points in 91 games. He, too, never made it to the Stanley Cup finals.

Center Adam Oates quietly was one of the most gifted offensive players during his time. Most of his success came in the form of a St. Luis Blues sweater, often setting up sniper Brett Hull for one of his blistering slap shots. In 1,337 games played, Oates recorded 341 goals and 1,079 assists for 1,420 points. In 163 playoff games, Oates recorded 42 goals and 116 assists for 158 points over 15 seasons. He made two Stanley Cup finals appearances, in 1998 with the Washington Capitals and again in 2003 with the Anaheim Ducks.

Rugged, sniper Dino Ciccarelli made the Hall of Fame for his grit and goal-scoring ability. He made two Stanley Cup finals appearances, with the Minnesota North Stars in the 1980-81 season, and again in 1994-95 with the Detroit Red Wings. Over 1,232 games, he scored 608 goals and 592 assists for 1,200 points. In 141 playoff games, he scored 73 goals and 45 assists for 118 points. Ciccarelli was a rare player, scoring goals by the bunches, yet always ready for a fight. He was always willing to stick up for a teammate.

Buffalo Sabres legend Gilbert Perreault put together an impressive NHL career. He averaged over a point per game in the regular season and playoffs. Perreault scored 512 goals and 814 assists for 1,326 points in 1,191 games, and 33 goals and 70 assists for 103 points in 90 playoff games. He made one Stanley Cup finals appearance, losing to the Philadelphia Flyers as a member of the Sabres in the 1974-75 season. He was a first overall pick in the 1970 NHL Amateur Draft by Buffalo.

Philadelphia Flyers, Dale Hawerchuk #18 (Photo by Robert Laberge/Allsport/Getty Images) /

Winnipeg Jets forward Dale Hawerchuk was not flashy but he was effective. Drafted first overall in the 1981 NHL Draft by the Jets, he was another player who was offensively consistent throughout his career. His career lasted 1,188 games, scoring 518 goals and 801 assists for 1,409 points. Hawerchuk played another 97 games in the playoffs, scoring 30 goals and 69 assists for 99 points. As a member of the Philadelphia Flyers, he made his only trip to the Stanley Cup finals in the 1996-97 season, only to lose to the Detroit Red Wings four games to none.

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Borje Salming was an underrated defenseman. He could play any style that was needed that night and never took a shift off. Salming scored 150 goals and 637 assists for 787 points over 1,248 games. In 81 playoff games, he scored 12 goals and 37 assists for 49 points. He never got a chance to hoist Lord Stanley, never making the finals. His transition game was something to watch as he always made the pass to get his offense going the other way.

Anaheim Ducks forward Paul Kariya was known for his blistering slap shot and his NHL speed. Not big by any stretch of the imagination, but he was fun to watch and was offensively productive. He scored 402 goals and 587 assists for 989 points in 989 games. In 46 playoff games, Kariya scored 16 goals and 23 assists for 39 points. He did make a trip to the Stanley Cup finals with Anaheim, losing to the New Jersey Devils in the 2002-03 season.

Center Pat LaFontaine was another Hall of Famer that was not highlight-reel material but made teams pay by his play on the ice. In 865 games, he scored 468 goals and added 545 assists for 1,013 points. LaFontaine made the playoffs nine times, recording 26 goals and 37 assists for 63 points in 69 games. LaFontaine and the New York Islanders made it to the Stanley Cup finals in the 1983-84 season but fell to the Edmonton Oilers.

Vancouver Canucks, Pavel Bure #10 (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images) /

Vancouver Canucks forward Pavel Bure was the fastest player in the NHL for over a decade. There was not a single team that could slow him down and he always made the other teams pay with his speed. He too was a goal-scoring machine, scoring 437 goals and 342 assists for 779 points in 702 games. In 64 playoff games, he scored 35 goals and 35 assists for 70 points. His only Stanley Cup finals appearance came during the 1993-94 season, losing to the New York Rangers in seven games.

Philadelphia Flyers center Eric Lindros was a tank on skates. He could fight, run over you with his size, and blast one past the goaltender. Lindros was part of the Legion of Doom line with John LeClair and Mikeal Renberg. In 760 games, Lindros scored 372 goals and 493 assists for 865 points in 750 games. In 53 playoff games, he recorded 24 goals and 33 assists for 57 points in53 games. Lindros and the Flyers made a trip to the 1996-97 finals, losing to the Detroit Red Wings four games to none.

Defenseman Brad Park was one of the most talented blueliners in the league. Offensively productive, he could also block shots and play a solid defensive game. The second overall pick in the 1966 NHL Draft by the New York Rangers, Park was scary in the offensive zone. He would go on to score 213 goals and 693 assists for 896 points in 1,113 games. Park also scored 35 goals and 90 assists for 125 points in 161 playoff games. He never played in the Stanley Cup finals.

Boston Bruins forward Cam Neely was as tough as they come. He would put an opposing player through the boards, then score a goal. Neely was the definition of a power forward and played the position well. He was a three-time 50-goal scorer while with the Bruins. In his career, he scored 395 goals and 299 assists for 604 points in 726 games. Neely was just as lethal in the playoffs, with 57 goals and 32 assists for 89 points in 93 games over nine years. He did play in the Stanley Cup finals on two occasions, in the 1987-88 season and again in the 1989-90 season, both with the Bruins.

Boston Bruins, Jean Ratelle #10 (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images) /

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Darryl Sittler always played with his heart on his sleeve. A complete player, Sittler is the owner of a ten-point game (six goals and four assists) against the Boston Bruins on February 7, 1976. Sittler was a point-per-game player after his career was done, posting 484 goals and 637 assists for 1,121 points in 1,096 games. He did not play in the Stanley Cup finals but he did have 29 goals and 45 assists for 74 points in 76 playoff games.

Quebec Nordiques forward Peter Stastny was a productive player while on the ice. Not only offensively gifted, but he was also a good two-way player. Over his career, Stastny would score 350 goals and 789 assists for 1,239 points in 977 games. Stastny played in the postseason 12 times, scoring 33 goals and 72 assists for 103 points in 93 games. He did not play in the Stanley Cup finals but he did have a successful, filling career.

Detroit Red Wings forward Norm Ullman was a player that was offensively gifted but never got the recognition he deserved because of the Red Wings’ star power. He played on excellent teams that were quite successful. In 1,410 games, Ullman scored 490 goals and 739 assists for 1,229 points. Ullman was just as offensively productive in the playoffs, scoring 30 goals and 53 assists for 83 points in 106 games. Ullman made three trips to the Stanley Cup finals with the Detroit Red Wings, appearing in the 1955-56, 1960-61, and 1962-63 games.

Home / All-Time Lists