When you win three Cups in six years, it only makes sense you become something of a role model.
There wasn't really anything specific to the Chicago Blackhawks in Elliotte Friedman's 30 Thoughts, but they were mentioned in regards to other teams - and really, in other teams' quests for success.
First, there are the comments from Paul Maurice, head coach of the division rival Winnipeg Jets:
"Those guys are on the puck like a bunch of fourth-liners. Intense compete level. There were times Chicago could have folded, yet they changed gears.