Any chance Toews and Kane get their 4th cup before they retire?

[SeanMoneyHands]

Would like to see it with the Hawks. What do they need to do to be contenders again? Kane is too good to not give this guy another legit shot at another cup.

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[SEALBound]

I give it less than 1% barring some sort of drafting miracle.

 

[DearDiary]

I'm good at the maths and I've calculated their cup chances to be potato

 

[vipera1960]

I would rate it as unlikely. There are way too many anchors on that team to make it competitive, and they both have contracts that are more expensive than the value they provide, which makes it unlikely another team could fit them in and be competitive.

 

[NHL1995]

"You guys have done well since I was president" Obama after the hawks won their third cup during his presidency.

In all seriousness, they haven't won a playoff round since 2015. Made the playoffs but lost in the first round the next two years. The last two years, they missed the playoffs.

It's pretty clear what their trajectory is at the moment (and it's not good).

Unless they draft/trade really well or sign big-name free agents, I just don't see it happening.

 

[featherhawk]

not likely to happen in Chicago unless significant moves are made in the offseason

 

[93LEAFS]

Any? Absolutely. One, Chicago could rebound. This league can switch quickly. But, even if that doesn't happen, they could be traded at some point.

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

It will all depend on development of Dach , Boqvist and others in coming years

Hawks are likely to get another top 10 pick this year to add to pipeline

I could see them getting another down line as they are winding down if things go right

More then likely they wont especially when you consider most players never even get one so the odds are heavily against them

 

[Gurglesons]

Sure. Another 1st this year and they could be really good in two or three years.

 

[Gurilla]

Chicago's a pretty sickk team I'd want Toews it to win again. Good wpg boy.

 

[deepthoughtsleafs]

Technically the answer is an obvious yes since anyone of them could just join a championship contending team and win the cup but I'm going to interpret this question as if you're asking if they can win the cup with them being the best players/carrying the team.

That answer is an obvious NO then. Neither are good enough and neither have the supporting cast to obtain such an achievement. They had their fame and glory and now it's to fade away into oblivion and obscurity. Plain and simple.

 

[JaegerDice]

They could, though it probably won't happen till the two of them are basically 3rd liners with an influx of youth ahead of them.

The sooner the team stops chasing the playoffs and embraces a full rebuild around them, the better their chances of winning another cup in Chicago are.

 

[teravaineSAROS]

I would rate it as unlikely. There are way too many anchors on that team to make it competitive, and they both have contracts that are more expensive than the value they provide, which makes it unlikely another team could fit them in and be competitive.

Right now? Kane's definitely worth his contract so far?

 

[Leaf Fans]

They get in, they have a chance.

 

[McNuge]

I think they do. But they won't be the key reasons for it. Both are going to retire Hawks IMO. They have some good young players coming in and they are going to be picking top 10 for the next few years as the young guys develop. With the draft lottery anything is possible. Imagine they bellow out and win Lafreniere this year? Instant playoff team next year and it would be a team I would not want to face.

Kane and Toews have so much playoff experience to pass down to these kids. They just need to find a way to unload Seabrook ASAP to have useful cap space because as useful as Toews is he is not worth that contract right now, nor will he be moving forward.

 

[chethejet]

The NHL is simply getting more talent in the league that are really good. Having one or two talents like Kane and Toews although he to me is not in the Sid and Geno level gives them a starting point. But it is unlikely that the Hawks win a cup as of right now.

 

[D1az]

I don't think so.
Personally when it comes to hockey I really miss the Blackhawk's recent golden days.
Was just awesome hockey to watch, especially the playoffs.

 

[Esq]

Sure, if Kane/Toews are willing take far less than $10M/yr when their deals are up in 2023. In the meantime, very unlikely. It is hard to win when you have so much money tied up in a few players, even if they deserve the money. Cf. Bruins, Boston.

 

[Esq]

I would rate it as unlikely. There are way too many anchors on that team to make it competitive, and they both have contracts that are more expensive than the value they provide, which makes it unlikely another team could fit them in and be competitive.

Toews is overpaid by about $3M — no argument.

Kane is worth every cent of his deal.

 

[Dicky113]

Not with Chicago.

 

[ManwithNoIdentity]

Nope

Are we talking about them both at the same time

While they’re still with Chicago

Many details to get first

 

[wintersej]

Bruins retooled around their core so can Chicago.

 

[SoCalFan]

I think so. If they can get their defense sorted out, I think they're dangerous. The youth infusion is looking better than I thought it would.

 

[Sonofamitch]

They’re getting up there in age and will be leaving their prime soon. If they both stay on the hawks and the young guys develop I think they can win another cup before their contract runs out.

 

[Hockeyholic]

I would rate it as unlikely. There are way too many anchors on that team to make it competitive, and they both have contracts that are more expensive than the value they provide, which makes it unlikely another team could fit them in and be competitive.

Toews? Definitely.

Kane? Ludicrous take.