Chicago Blackhawks’ Best At Each Sweater, Nos. 1-10

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Dec 31, 2013; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Red Wings former defensemen Slava Fetisov (left) and Chris Chelios (right) talk before the Alumni Showdown as part of the Winter Classic at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 7: D Chris Chelios (1991-99)

Pit Martin would’ve been a good pick here, and you could justify Brent Seabrook as well. But Chelios was just a force with the Blackhawks when they were pushing for a Stanley Cup before sticking around and leading the team through some rough times.

The Hall of Famer came over from Montreal in his prime, at age 29, and became a critical offensive and defensive piece for a rising Chicago club. Chelios won the Norris Trophy twice in Chicago and was named an All-Star in each of his seasons donning the Indian Head.

He was also dominant in the Blackhawks’ deepest playoff runs with Chelios around, posting 21 points and a crazy plus-19 rating in the 1992 postseason and contributing 11 points in 16 playoffs games in 1995. The Blackhawks’ biggest mistake was not making sure Chelios retired in the Chicago No. 7.

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