The Stanley Cup Final droughts of NHL teams have been a topic of frustration for fans and management alike. A look at the longest droughts in NHL history reveals some teams that have waited decades for their next championship appearance. According to a recent analysis by Sports Illustrated, the longest droughts in NHL history include the Buffalo Sabres, who have not appeared in a Stanley Cup Final since 1999, a streak of 23 years. The Arizona Coyotes, formerly the Winnipeg Jets and Phoenix Coyotes, have also gone without a Stanley Cup Final appearance since 1987, a drought of 36 years. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Wild, established in 2000, have yet to appear in a Stanley Cup Final in their 23-year history. Which teams will finally break their droughts and bring home the coveted Stanley Cup?

Longest Stanley Cup Final Droughts in NHL History  Sports Illustrated