He was a dynamo of a player. Vancouver's run to the cup finals in 1994 was led by the "Russian Rocket." He combined highlight reel goals with clutch scoring that season. Another player that dealt with constant injuries throughout his career, Pavel was still able to put up great offensive numbers in his 12-year career.
RW—Dino Ciccarelli
He played a fierce style of hockey and made a living doing what men his size usually don't: score goals. Ciccarelli would have his best chance at the Stanley Cup with the Detroit Red Wings in 1995, in which they bowed out to the New Jersey Devils in the finals. Ciccarelli amassed 608 goals in his 19-year career and scored another 73 post season goals.
RW—Mike Gartner
He recorded an NHL record 15 consecutive 30-goal seasons. Gartner was traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs from the New York Rangers in 1993-94, the very season the Rangers would go on to win the Stanley Cup. In 21 NHL seasons Garther accumulated amazing 708 goals and 43 more in the postseason.
Honorable mention to Trevor Linden "Mr. Canuck" a quality player and true professional, came closest in 1994 but was unable to ever hoist the Stanley Cup.
There are my selections for Team Cup-less. Please let me know who you think I might have missed.















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