The Chicago Blackhawks are trying to make a run at putting together a mini-dynasty.
If they can win the Stanley Cup this season, that will make three championships in five seasons, and it will make them an historical NHL team.
Yes, they have incredible star power with Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane, Duncan Keith, Patrick Sharp and Marian Hossa, but you also have to look behind the bench if you want to get the full picture on how the Blackhawks have become such a dominant NHL team.
If you haven't looked recently, you may not realize that Joel Quenneville belongs in the discussion of the NHL's most accomplished coaches of all time.
Quenneville ranks fourth all-time in regular-season coaching victories. Make that fourth with a bullet, because he will likely be in third place by the time the Blackhawks go on their midseason break prior to the Olympics Feb. 7.
Scotty Bowman sits atop the list with a remarkable 1,244 wins accomplished over a 30-year coaching career, while Al Arbour won 782 during his 23 years behind the bench. Dick Irvin had a 27-year coaching care ...
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Article written by Steve Silverman