The Colorado Avalanche should look to their Central Division foes, the Chicago Blackhawks, for a recipe to success.
Last season, the Chicago Blackhawks were eliminated in a spirited seven game first round against the St. Louis Blues. After three cups in six years, a first round exit is nothing short of disappointing to the Blackhawks. Not only did the Hawks not make it past the first round, they also finished behind both Dallas and St. Louis in the Western Conference.
For many, these results could indicate a changing of the guard in the powerhouse Central Division. While the Stars and Blues are certainly poised to defend this notion, it would be unwise to count out the Chicago Blackhawks.