After years of ineptitude, the Blackhawks seem rejuvenated this season. Rocky Wirtz has taken over from his father and changed the fan’s attitude towards the team. He’s even put them on TV.

On the ice, young stars such as Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane have been electrifying. A young and underrated defense corps led by Brent Seabrook and Duncan Keith has been a nice surprise and virtual unknowns like Dustin Byfuglien and Dave Bolland have been key contributors. Robert Lang, Martin Havlat and Jason Williams have provided leadership and solid scoring.

This turnaround has only taken a few years. It just shows that in today’s NHL, a team can go from sad sack to contender if it drafts and spends well. Are you listening in Los Angeles and Tampa? Pick Stamkos in the draft, spend wisely on free agents, and you could be next season’s Hawks.