NHL teams identified as least likely to win Stanley Cup by 2036
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 12:42 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
NHL fans recently voiced concerns about several franchises' Stanley Cup prospects over the next decade. The Toronto Maple Leafs have faced management issues and lost Mitch Marner, raising doubts about their future. The Vancouver Canucks traded Quinn Hughes and JT Miller, further complicating their roster situation. The Chicago Blackhawks struggle to surround Connor Bedard with sufficient talent amid his injury. Meanwhile, the New York Rangers aim to recover from recent playoff misses but face an aging core and stiff competition in the Eastern Conference.
- •Maple Leafs dismissed GM Brad Treliving after mixed success.
- •Canucks lost key players, complicating their competitive status.
- •Blackhawks lack supporting talent around Connor Bedard.
- •Rangers selected defenseman Albert Smits to bolster their lineup.
- •Difficult competition looms in the Eastern Conference for New York.
- 12:42 PMYahoo Sports — NHL teams least likely to win the Stanley Cup in the next 10 years
"Will any of these teams win a Stanley cup before 2036?
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