It’s one of the most enduring visuals in hockey history.

Joe Sakic, passing the Stanley Cup to Ray Bourque, who, at age 41, was finally able to celebrate a championship for the first time in his Hall of Fame career.

It took Bourque 22 seasons to achieve the ultimate reward, and his Colorado Avalanche captain Sakic made sure he didn’t have to wait any longer to have his moment with the Cup.

It has become tradition in the NHL for the captain of the champions to pass the Stanley Cup to a teammate whose journey to that moment holds extra special meaning. Last year, Aleksander Barkov passed the trophy to Sergei Bobrovsky, the future Hall of Fame goalie who overcame criticisms about his long-term contract with the Florida Panthers to lead his team to a Game 7 win over the Edmonton Oilers.

With the Panthers and Oilers set for a rematch in the Stanley Cup Final, here are three players from each team who could be candidates to receive the greatest pass a captain can make.

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