NHL leegends Gordie Howe, Rocket Richard, will have their names removed from the Cup.

Two of the greatest players of all time are about to have their names removed from hockey's holy grail.

According to a report from Ken Campbell of the Hockey News, this current Stanley Cup Final will require a new ring on the cup regardless of who walks away with the Stanley Cup. 

From the Hockey News:

That ring and the 342 names on it will be on display with all the others for all to see at the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto, but when it comes to actually adorning the trophy itself, we can soon say goodbye to the likes of Gordie Howe, Maurice ‘Rocket’ Richard, Bobby Hull and a host of other Hall of Fame players.

The mere fact that such legendary players will no longer be on the Cup is sad indeed, however it's the result of a long-standing tradition that has been around as long as hockey in North America.