LOS ANGELES – The stars were out in La La Land as the NHL named it’s 100 greatest players of all-time.
A tenth of the talent on the historic list are Blackhawks.
Seven former player made the cut, including Glenn Hall, Bobby Hull, Stan Mikita, Max Bentley, Denis Savard, Chris Chelios and Tony Esposito.
Patrick Kane, Duncan Keith and Jonathan Toews can also call themselves members of the NHL 100.
Three-time Stanley Cup champ, Conn Smythe winner and the first American-born player to win the Art Ross. Showtime hits the Top 100. #NHL100 pic.twitter.com/AQPfITJsov
— NHL (@NHL) January 28, 2017
A smooth skater who logs big minutes, Duncan Keith has won three Stanley Cups, the Norris Trophy twice and the Conn Smythe Trophy. #NHL100 pic.twitter.com/LesB0ekUgs
— NHL (@NHL) January 28, 2017
When you’ve captained three Stanley Cup-winning teams, won a Conn Smythe Trophy and built a career on winning, you make the Top 100. #NHL100 pic.twitter.com/9VGFPAItQv
— NHL (@NHL) January 28, 2017
All three current Hawks will put their skills to the test tomorrow, representing the Central Division in the Skills Challenge.
Keith is participating in the one-timers event, Kane for stick handling and Toews for passing.