How the Chicago Blackhawks turned superstars into a dynasty, and a dynasty into a nightmare

The Chicago Blackhawks turned superstars into a dynasty, and a dynasty into an impossible standard. By the time the “Baby Blackhawks” lost to Detroit in the 2009 Western Conference Finals, Forbes Magazine already hailed the franchise as “the greatest sports-business turnaround ever.”

Three Cups in five years, led by two young superstars and a dynamic core of supporting players. Chicago had already completed one dynasty, and there was no reason this group couldn’t keep going at a Championship level. But, even superstars can’t do it alone.

Written and produced by Steven Godfrey
Edited by Charlotte Atkinson
Graphics by Tyson Whiting

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