A defensive rebuild.

[LordKOTL]

I don't diminish any contributor to any of the cups,you left out 'Big Buff' and his 5 GWG's in the '2010' cup run,Kane,Toews and Hossa had as many combined that year. His overt physicality,single-handed abuse of Vancouver,it's goaltender and their fans set quite the tone for the WCF and SCF to come......two veteran HC's said we had no answer for Byfuglien and you rarely hear a HC say that.

'Big Hoss' and JT's defensive games complemented each other beautifully and Saad was the perfect linemate as well with his board work,defense and offensive contributions.

Marian Hossa was indeed a sterling example of outstanding two-way hockey,game in-game out but he's the only legend to immerge from the group of elite players in some eyes and I think there's room for more than just one.

Give it a year or two and Keith will join him in the legendary status.

Well said.....problem is that it's now old news. I get the feeling that while we wait for some sort of turnaround, we will all turn into Bear fans rehashing the 85 Bears SB. Sad in a lot of ways but on the other hand we got to enjoy a decade of some great hockey....

One problem with that...

...The 'hawks didn't do the Stanley Cup Shuffle.

 

[ytsejam]

Give it a year or two and Keith will join him in the legendary status.

One problem with that...

...The 'hawks didn't do the Stanley Cup Shuffle.

The Bears best song ever!

 

[LordKOTL]

The Bears best song ever!

Speaking of which <threadjack>, I wonder what the group mind here thinks is the best Blackhawks song: "Here Come the Hawks!" or "Keys to the City"</threadjack>

 

[Raskolnikov]

I think they will be.
A 28-42-12 team loses DeBrincat,Strome,Kubalik and Dach and their combined 87gls/184pts last year and replaces them with AA,Domi and Blackwell and their combined 32gls/71pts last year. They replace MAF with Mrazek and deHAAN's 4th best 172 blocked shots with a 33yro Johnson.
I recall more PP struggles for the team even when it was good,48 PP goals? Kane's best season ever was 46 goals.........total.

Who's even left for Kane to work with on the PP?

Kubalik loss for nothing kills me and all happy attempts at building line-ups.