The NHL's Longest Shots - Which Teams Should Abandon Hope

Every summer, the Stanley Cup odds get recalibrated, and some franchises find themselves staring at a brutal mathematical reality. Yahoo Sports has identified the NHL teams with virtually no shot at hoisting the Cup over the next decade, and the reasons behind their futility are as varied as they are damning. Whether it's a barren prospect pool, aging core, or front office dysfunction, these organizations face an uphill climb that makes even optimistic fans nervous.