STierListTool

NHL Teams Tier List Maker

Cup contenders or lottery bound? Drag all 32 NHL teams into their tiers and settle the standings debate before the trade deadline.

Unranked items — drag them up into a tier

Tip: drag with your mouse on desktop or your finger on mobile. Double-tap a tier label to rename it.

Goaltending is the tier-maker nobody predicts

NHL team rankings hinge on the one position that defies projection: a hot goalie drags a mid roster into a Cup run, and a cold crease sinks a stacked one. Cap health and playoff experience are the stable inputs, but the league's parity means the gap between a 3-seed and out-of-the-playoffs is a couple of bounces. Fan lists carry Original Six bias and rivalry taxes (Leafs placement is a personality test in Canada). Rank the roster on paper, then adjust a tier for whoever's tending the net in April.

How to make an nhl teams tier list

  1. Add your items. Start from the list above or upload your own images.
  2. Drag into tiers. Move each pick into a row from S (best) to D (worst).
  3. Customize. Rename tiers, add rows and reorder until it feels right.
  4. Download & share. Export your nhl teams tier list as an image and post it anywhere.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does one goalie change a team's tier?

More than any single skater. Hockey's the sport where an elite goalie steals series a roster doesn't deserve — see multiple recent Cup runs. Bump a team a full tier for a proven playoff netminder, drop it one for a question mark in net.

How do I make an nhl teams tier list?

Add or upload your items, then drag each one into a tier from S (best) to D (worst). Click Download image to save and share.

Is this nhl teams tier list maker free?

Yes — completely free, no sign-up. Rank items, upload images and download at no cost.

Can I add my own images?

Yes. Click Add images to upload pictures from your device; they stay in your browser.