Jonathan Toews, C
Patrick Kane, RW
Duncan Keith, D
Brent Seabrook, D
Cam Barker, D
Troy Brouwer, RW
Jack Skille, RW
Dustin Byfuglien, D
Dave Bolland, C
Danny Richmond, D
Strengths: Patience by Chicago has been rewarded, as years of poor performance on the ice and trades of veterans have produced a rich, deep talent pipeline, including three players in Hockey's Future top 15 -- Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane and Cam Barker. The organization has some softer spots, but the continual stockpiling of quality depth at most positions has vaulted the Blackhawks up the ladder again. At center, 2006 third overall draft pick Toews leads a depth chart that includes Dave Bolland, Petri Kontiola, Evan Brophey and Nathan Davis, all of whom project as possible future NHL starters. On the right wing, 2007 No. 1 overall selection Kane is already turning heads at the NHL level. Behind him is rugged, high-scoring Troy Brouwer, 2005 No. 7 overall pick Jack Skille and 2007 second rounder Akim Aliu, a player many felt could have been taken in the top 15 picks. Cam Barker, Dustin Byfuglien, Simon Danis-Pepin and Niklas Hjalmarsson should help continue the Hawks' recent success with young defense prospects. Byfuglien might just be a revelation at defense. Weaknesses: Corey Crawford is a solid, but not spectacular prospect as a No. 1 goaltender. After him lies a group of relatively unproven NCAA netminders. Left wing is also on the thin side. Top five prospects: 1. Jonathan Toews (C), 2. Patrick Kane (RW), 3. Cam Barker (D), 4. Troy Brouwer (RW), 5. Jack Skille (D). Key graduates: none.
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