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Niyo: Breakthrough players adding to Cup's gleam

We knew the Stanley Cup was due for a makeover. But no one could have imagined it might look like this. We knew the Stanley Cup was due for a makeover. But no one could have imagined it might look like this.

Hockey’s holy grail is losing some iconic names this spring, as the ring of champions being removed — it happens every 13 years — includes some of the game’s greatest teams and Hall of Fame legends like Gordie Howe and Maurice Richard and Bobby Hull.

All to make room for … the Vegas Golden Knights?