Did the Blackhawks’ moves make them a contender?

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The Chicago Blackhawks made some pretty big moves the past few days, are they a contender and what does their lineup look like for next season?

The Chicago Blackhawks roster looks a lot better than last season. Stan Bowman was not kidding when he said the group was going through a retool last season. They were not going to tear down the team completely, rather do their best to acquire assets and make them better for a few seasons down the road.

Well, now it seems like we are starting to see what that next group could look like. With a defense that looks better than ever before and a forward group that could surprise some people, this…