Silver Seven, an Ottawa Senators community

The trustees of the Stanley Cup are fully willing to jeopardize the legacy and history of the Stanley Cup out of respect for the NHL and its players. They're failing the father of the Cup by doing so.

It isn't just a conceit of NHL fans. The Stanley Cup really is the greatest trophy in all of team sports. And here's why.

The Stanley Cup, donated by Lord Stanley of Preston in 1892, is the oldest trophy competed for in North America. It was originally known as Dominion Hockey Challange Cup and the first winners were...