On Monday night, the Chicago Blackhawks won their third Stanley Cup in six years. The victory established the Blackhawks as a legitimate dynasty and the first team since the 1997-2002 Detroit Red Wings to secure so many championships in such a short span of time.
As impressive as the team is, general manager Stan Bowman has no opportunity now to rest on his laurels.
Bowman's work begins right away. The Blackhawks have 11 significant restricted or unrestricted free agents. New deals for Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane kick in next year, and in concert with a lower-than-expected NHL salary cap, the pair leave Chicago with limited ability to retain key players or hire external options.
How will the team adapt this summer? Let's take a look.
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