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Were the 1961 Blackhawks the best team in NHL History?

The Chicago Blackhawks won three Stanley Cups in the 2010s. While those teams had great leaders, great players, and a great front office, they were not under the circumstances quite like the 1960-61 Blackhawks were. The adversity this team faced is what makes them one of the best in NHL history.

One of the reasons the Blackhawks are one of the best teams in history was their lineup. The team consisted of five Hall of Famers: Glenn Hall, Al Arbour, Pierre Pilote, Stan Mikita, and Bobby Hull.