Why the Blackhawks will Make the Finals in 2013

The Blackhawks will make the Finals in 2013 not simply because they are the most talented team in the league, but because they will play more physical in 2013. I predict Seabrook and Hjalmarsson will be among the top 10 hit leaders in the NHL, and Hjalmarsson will end up being a shot-blocking machine. Toews could seriously win the Selke trophy for top defensive forward next year, and their bigger forwards (like Bickell) are going to step into their roles more. Now, as for their talent, NO other team has their talent. Toews, Kane, Seabrook, Keith, Sharp, Hossa, Hjalmarsson. Look at all those names! Toews is probably the second best player in the entire Western Conference, and Kane and Hossa could be rated top 5 in the West as well. Their puck possession style of play may be becoming a lost art in the playoffs, but NOBODY does it as well as the Blackhawks, who are going to prove that this style of play still works and works well. Crawford is going to become a good goaltender, better under pressure and more consistent, which was part of his problem last year: he was too hot-and-cold. The Blackhawks are going to take the West by storm and make the Finals next year.