{"id":33022,"date":"2018-07-22T09:00:50","date_gmt":"2018-07-22T13:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=33022"},"modified":"2018-07-17T21:29:46","modified_gmt":"2018-07-18T01:29:46","slug":"chicago-blackhawks-2009-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2018\/07\/22\/chicago-blackhawks-2009-10\/","title":{"rendered":"Franchise Best: Chicago Blackhawks 2009-10\u00a0Season"},"content":{"rendered":"

The\u00a0Franchise Best Series<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0comes to you to dive into the all-time best single season for every organization. This, of course, includes post-season results. Join us for a look back at some of the most memorable moments in each franchise\u2019s history. Here is the Chicago Blackhawks<\/a> best season\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Chicago Blackhawks 2009-10 Season<\/h1>\n

The Chicago Blackhawks began as an original six franchise in the 1927-28 season winning their first of six Stanley Cups in 1933-34. The storied franchise has had its share of ups and downs throughout their 90 years in the league. However, the Chicago Blackhawks 2009-10 season is by far the greatest ever for the team and its fans.<\/p>\n

Previous Year and Off-Season Additions<\/h2>\n

The Chicago Blackhawks were a franchise on the rise for a few seasons prior to 2009-10. The team drafted captain Jonathan Toews<\/a><\/strong> 3rd overall in the 2006 NHL Draft. The next year, they hit the jackpot winning the draft lottery and securing the first overall pick. They drafted Patrick Kane<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0at the 2007 NHL Draft. Both would join the team in the 2007-08 season becoming two of the most recognized hockey players in the league.<\/p>\n

Free Agent Signings<\/h3>\n

Free agents signings played a huge role in building the Blackhawks into a Cup contender. They would sign Brian Campbell<\/a><\/strong> and Cristobal Huet<\/a><\/strong> in the summer of 2008. Their addition to the lineup and the play of Kane and Toews led the team to the Western Conference Final in 2008-09. The young Blackhawks lost to their bitter rivals the Detroit Red Wings<\/a> after defeating the Vancouver Canucks<\/a> and Calgary Flames<\/a> in the first two rounds. The 4-1 series drubbing by the Red Wings would serve to remind the Blackhawks how much losing hurt, and how close they were to greatness.<\/p>\n

2009 Blockbuster Signing<\/h3>\n

After losing in the Western Conference Final, the Blackhawks were poised to take the next step. All they needed were a few pieces to improve their roster for the next level. General manager Dale Tallon<\/a><\/strong> swung for the fences and hit a home run by signing Marian Hossa<\/a><\/strong> to a contract on July 1st, 2009. His 12-year, $63 million contract was a huge investment in one of the best two-way players to ever play. The Blackhawks also signed Tomas Kopecky<\/a><\/strong> and John Madden<\/a><\/strong> that summer, bringing experience and leadership to the young roster.<\/p>\n

Season of Destiny<\/h2>\n

The Chicago Blackhawks 2009-10 season was a consistent success story throughout the year. They had multiple long winning streaks during the season. This included an eight-game winning streak in November 2009 which set the team on their way to the third-best record in the NHL with 52-22-8 and 112 points.\u00a0Statistically, the team finished third overall in scoring with 271 goals. The had the fifth lowest goals against with 209. Their +62 goal differential was second to only the Washington Capitals<\/a> who were +85 on the year.<\/p>\n

Scoring Leaders<\/h3>\n