The Chicago Blackhawks' centennial season has been all about the young players' development while celebrating the club's rich history.
It has been great watching Connor Bedard take the next steps toward joining the league's elite. Frank Nazar and Spencer Knight also continue to look capable of joining Bedard in that company.
The Blackhawks have even provided hope that they could make the playoffs this season.
That does not mean the organization will abandon its nostalgia marketing plan. The club is celebrating 100 years of existence, and it seemed like a long shot during the offseason that the team would be three games over .