Current longest playoff droughts of teams in the NBA, NHL, MLB & NFL

[LabattBlue]

Seattle Mariners 19(thru 2020)
Sacramento Kings 15(thru 20-21)
Buffalo Sabres 10(thru 20-21)
New York Jets 10(thru 2020)

 

It just happens to be that it ended up being one team from each league in the top 4 droughts. The Phoenix Suns also had a 10 year drought which they are about to snap. I don't follow the NBA at all, so I am not sure if the Kings are anywhere close to ending their streak, but the Mariners have a decent shot of being a playoff team this year.

 

 

Edited May 2, 2021 by LabattBlue

[Hoss]

The Kings and Mariners both feel very far away from snapping their steaks. The Mariners started their season strong but have come back down to earth.

[PerreaultForever]

jets. 

 

[LabattBlue]

Anyone really believe that a couple of tweeks(new #2 goalie, a new HC, a couple moves in the bottom 6, or the 5-6 blueliners) is going to stop this streak at 10?

[Thorner]

1 hour ago, LabattBlue said:

Anyone really believe that a couple of tweeks(new #2 goalie, a new HC, a couple moves in the bottom 6, or the 5-6 blueliners) is going to stop this streak at 10?

I'm sticking with them needing to add a top 6 winger, as well. 

[dudacek]

Two goalies (one can be Ullmark), McCabe or a similar replacement, Jack healthy and happy, a top six winger with an edge, and a player who can be what Ralph thought Cody Eakin was.

Plus Dahlin, Casey and the other kids not being the myth @PASabreFan thinks they are.

[Weave]

6 hours ago, dudacek said:

Two goalies (one can be Ullmark), McCabe or a similar replacement, Jack healthy and happy, a top six winger with an edge, and a player who can be what Ralph thought Cody Eakin was.

Plus Dahlin, Casey and the other kids not being the myth @PASabreFan thinks they are.

That’s quite a lot actually.  

[dudacek]

4 hours ago, Weave said:

That’s quite a lot actually.  

Yep.

[Gatorman0519]

Gallant is your best shot of fixing it quick imo. 

[LabattBlue]

Updated as of last night when the Seattle Mariners broke their 20 year drought…

 

Sacramento Kings 16(thru 21-22)
Buffalo Sabres 11(thru 21-22)
New York Jets 11(thru 2021)

[Sabres Fan in NS]

I am betting the Sabres end it before the Jets.  

MLB ... now the DASTARDLY PHILLIES!!  12 years.

In the EPL West Bromwich Albion holds the current record since winning the title (not exactly a playoff drought, but the EPL does not have a playoff system unless you count Champions League, which always has the same sides playing from the top European leagues) at 107 years (their one and only title came in 1920).  There are many sides that have never won the EPL title.

[LabattBlue]

Well, the Seattle Mariners left the list last fall, and now the Sacramento Kings have also said goodbye.  Updated as of last night when the Sabres were eliminated…

New York Jets 12(thru 2022)
Buffalo Sabres 12(thru 22-23)
Detroit Tigers 8(thru 2022)
Los Angeles Angels 8(thru 2022)

 

Hopefully at this time next year, I will be removing the Sabres from this list and closing the thread. 

[edited]included the Tigers and the Angels

Edited April 12, 2023 by LabattBlue

[French Collection]

4 minutes ago, LabattBlue said:

Well, the Seattle Mariners left the list last fall, and now the Sacramento Kings have also said goodbye.  Updated as of last night when the Sabres were eliminated…

New York Jets 12(thru 2022)
Buffalo Sabres 12(thru 22-23)

 

Hopefully at this time next year, I will be removing the Sabres from this list and closing the thread. 

Book it!

[DarthEbriate]

13 minutes ago, LabattBlue said:

Well, the Seattle Mariners left the list last fall, and now the Sacramento Kings have also said goodbye.  Updated as of last night when the Sabres were eliminated…

New York Jets 12(thru 2022)
Buffalo Sabres 12(thru 22-23)
Detroit Tigers 8(thru 2022)
Los Angeles Angels 8(thru 2022)

 

Hopefully at this time next year, I will be removing the Sabres from this list and closing the thread. 

[edited]included the Tigers and the Angels

I just completely misread this that you want Aaron Rodgers to lead the Jets to the playoffs this season.  😇

[Weave]

[Randall Flagg]

We are in sole possession of this NHL record after last night 

[Taro T]

24 minutes ago, Randall Flagg said:

We are in sole possession of this NHL record after last night 

Thought that was the case as of last season.  Florida and somebody else had 10 year droughts.  Thought the Sabres were "special" with turning it up to an 11.

[Randall Flagg]

14 minutes ago, Taro T said:

Thought that was the case as of last season.  Florida and somebody else had 10 year droughts.  Thought the Sabres were "special" with turning it up to an 11.

I could be wrong, thought Carolina and or Edmonton had 11

[JujuFish]

11 minutes ago, Randall Flagg said:

I could be wrong, thought Carolina and or Edmonton had 11

Panthers and Oilers had the longest at 10 seasons, Devils and Hurricanes next at 9.

[LabattBlue]

….the drought goes on forever, not sure it ever ends!  

New York Jets 13(thru 2023)
Buffalo Sabres 13(thru 23-24)
Detroit Tigers 9(thru 2023)
Los Angeles Angels 9(thru 2023)

[OverPowerYou]

8 hours ago, LabattBlue said:

….the drought goes on forever, not sure it ever ends!  

New York Jets 13(thru 2023)
Buffalo Sabres 13(thru 23-24)
Detroit Tigers 9(thru 2023)
Los Angeles Angels 9(thru 2023)

What about nba? 

[shrader]

1 minute ago, OverPowerYou said:

What about nba? 

Bouncyball is not a real sport 

[LabattBlue]

39 minutes ago, OverPowerYou said:

What about nba? 

Sacramento was near the top of the drought list until they made the playoffs last season.