Kane was the flashy superstar, all skill and excitement. Toews was the ferocious leader, all will and desire. Hossa was the two-way force, Sharp was the marksman, Brent Seabrook was the emotional heartbeat, Niklas Hjalmarsson was the puck-marked warrior, Corey Crawford was the safety net, Andrew Shaw was the fiery id.

In addition to forming a formidable tandem with defensive partner Brent Seabrook, Duncan Keith was an offensive X-factor for the three-time champion Chicago Blackhawks.