The 2013 Chicago Blackhawks Were Just Built Different
The Chicago Blackhawks dynasty is a short period in the Original Six franchise, where everything fell into place.
In 2013, the pieces were put together perfectly, with Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane leading the way.
The team won the President's Trophy with 77 points during the NHL regular season, and would later capture the Stanley Cup.
A feat, that hasn't been accomplished since, as the latest victims of the President's Trophy Curse were the 2023 Boston Bruins and 2024 New York Rangers.
2014 � Boston Bruins (Lost Second Round)
2015 � New York Rangers (Lost Conference Final)
2016 � Washington Capitals (Lost Second Round)
2017 � Washington Capitals (Lost Second Round)
2018 � Nashville Predators (Lost Second Round)
2019 � Tampa Bay Lightning (Lost First Round)
2020 � Boston Bruins (Lost Second Round)
2021 � Colorado Avalanche (Lost Second Round)
2022 � Florida Panthers (Lost Second Round)
While the Blackhawks did have the advantage of a shortened season, they did also have an excellent roster boasting such names as Duncan Keith, Brandon Saad, Patrick Sharp, Marian Hossa, Niklas Hjalmarsson, Corey Crawford, Brent Seabrook, and Nick Leddy.
Finishing 36-7-5, 1st in the Central Division, and captured their fifth Stanley Cup in franchise history at this point, with Kane and Toews securing their 2nd in their career in 2013.
Source: Puck Prose
The 2013 Blackhawks Remain The Last Perfect Presidents' Trophy Winner
| POLL | ||
Which Blackhawks cup victory was the best? | ||
| 2010 | 25 | 46.3 % |
| 2013 | 14 | 25.9 % |
| 2015 | 15 | 27.8 % |
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