Although Jake Milford never won the Stanley Cup, he was considered one of the top executives in the NHL during his tenure. Milford was a successful General Manager winning the Central League Title four times. Moving up to the big dance, he took over the GM position with the Los Angeles Kings and took them to their best record in the league. He would do the same in Vancouver, assembling a team that went to the Stanley Cup Finals for the first time in that franchise’s history. Again, he may never have won a Cup, but he put together talent in places that gave hope to hockey fans sooner than they would have expected.

An eight time Stanley Cup Champion with the Montreal Canadians, Jacques Lemaire was a Centre who may not have led his team in scoring, but was a vital part of the championships that his team accrued. Lemaire was a point per game player, and played in two All Star games, but he was always at his best in clutch situations and shone brightest during the NHL playoffs. It was likely because of that fact, that Lemaire was considered a Hall of Fame performer as though he was never considered the best player on his team, he was the guy you knew you could count on when you needed it most.

A decent (though not necessarily spectacular) Goalie in his first nine years in the NHL and WHA, Bernie Parent’s game elevated to a new level upon returning to Philadelphia for a second stint for the Flyers.

One of the smoothest playmakers of his day, Stan Mikita won the Art Ross Trophy four times and led the National Hockey League in assists three times. He was part of the Chicago Blackhawks rejuvenation of the 60’s, and though they only won the Cup once, they were a solid squad throughout the decade.