And this brings up a good point. Making the playoffs consistently is also a stat to note even if you don't win the cup every year ....
Most consecutive playoff appearances
29 Boston Bruins (1968-96)
28 Chicago Blackhawks (1970-97)
24 Montreal Canadiens (1971-94)
21 Montreal Canadiens (1949-69)
20 Detroit Red Wings (1939-58)
St. Louis Blues (1980-99)
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And who is second to only Gordie Howe for most All Star games all time ?
Its not a Canadian and its not Wayne Gretzky
21 Gordie Howe 12 First Team, 9 Second Team
17 Ray Bourque 12 First Team, 5 Second Team
15 Wayne Gretzky 8 First Team, 7 Second Team
14 Maurice Richard 8 First Team, 6 Second Team
12 Bobby Hull 10 First Team, 2 Second Team
11 Doug Harvey Glenn Hall 10 First Team, 1 Second Team
7 First Team, 4 Second Team
10 Jean Beliveau Earl Siebert 6 First Team, 4 Second Team
4 First Team, 6 Second Team
9 Ted Lindsay Bobby Orr Mario Lemieux Frank Mahovlich 8 First Team, 1 Second Team
8 First Team, 1 Second Team
5 First Team, 4 Second Team
3 First Team, 6 Second Team
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Hockey tonight can you tell 
