The Chicago Blackhawks won three Stanley Cups in six years (2010, 2013, and 2015). They built a dynasty through drafting the right players, making smart trades, and building a solid core of players. But after their last Stanley Cup win in 2015, the front office made some tough decisions.
Many fans still wonder: What if the team had kept the core together?
Big contracts led to big changes
After winning the Cup in 2015, the Blackhawks gave large contract extensions to Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane. Brent Seabrook and other veterans were also locked in with big deals.