Chicago Blackhawks legend Duncan Keith joins the CHGO Blackhawks Podcast for an exclusive, can’t-miss interview! The three-time Stanley Cup champion and Conn Smythe winner shares stories from his incredible career, reflects on the Blackhawks dynasty, and gives his thoughts on the team’s future. From his leadership on the ice to mentoring young players, Keith brings insight only a Hall of Famer can offer. Don’t miss this special conversation with one of the greatest defensemen in Blackhawks history!
Based on votes from a collection of writers and fans, the roster was announced in four sections: players who debuted before 2000, between 2000-10, between 2010-present and goaltenders. The only Blackhawks player to make the roster was Patrick Kane.
Here’s the entire group:
Over the past few days I’ve been smoldering over the fact that only one member of the Chicago Blackhawks three Stanley Cup championship teams was named to the NHL’s Quarter-Century Team.
To me, there are two glaring Blackhawks omissions: Jonathan Toews and Duncan Keith. And the case for Keith is so strong, him not being included is an enormous oversight by everyone involved. Let’s dig into why by answering some incredibly simple questions.
How many defensemen have won the Conn Smythe since 2000?
2022 — Cale Makar
2020 — Victor Hedman
2015 — Duncan Keith
2007 — Scott Niedermayer
2002 — Nicklas Lidstrom
2000 — Scott Stevens
How many defensemen have won multiple Norris Trophies since 2000?
Nicklas Lidstrom — seven-time winner
Erik Karlsson — three-time winner
Duncan Keith — two-time winner
How many defensemen have won both the Conn Smythe and multiple Norris Trophies since 2000?
Duncan Keith
Nicklas Lidstrom
How many defensemen have won an Olympic gold medal and the Stanley Cup in the same year since 2000?
Duncan Keith (2010)
Brent Seabrook (2010)
Drew Doughty (2014)
How many defensemen have won three Stanley Cup championships since 2000?
Duncan Keith
Brent Seabrook
Niklas Hjalmarsson
I will note that Kris Letang was on the 2016-17 Pittsburgh Penguins but had surgery for a herniated disk in his neck. He was limited to 41 regular-season games and did not play in the playoffs
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