When the Chicago Blackhawks won their third Stanley Cup in six seasons last June, they categorically erased the memory of a pretty forgettable regular season. Chicago went into the playoffs in third place in the Central Division and ranked 16th offensively in the National Hockey League.
Yes, the Blackhawks shared the NHL's best defensive record with the Montreal Canadiens, but a 10th-ranked penalty kill and a power play that sat 20th, according to NHL.com, didn't look like a combination that would lead to another congratulatory chorus of "Chelsea Dagger."
Chicago comes into the 2015-16 campaign with all its core players, but the group around them has changed dramatically.
Here's the lowdown on the Blackhawks' offseason changes and the outlook for the upcoming season.
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Complete Preview and Predictions for the Chicago Blackhawks in 2015-16
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