Chicago Blackhawks All-Decade Team of the 1990s

G Ed Belfour

Flying into the decade with one of the most epic rookie campaigns of the modern era, Ed Belfour took tight control of Chicago’s crease early on in his career. And his early achievements aren’t just impressive for a goalie, they hold up against the best of the best throughout the league. Before, during, and after his playing years.

In that 1990-91 season alone, he would earn the Calder Memorial Trophy as rookie of the year, William M. Jennings Trophy for the lowest goals-against average, Vezina Trophy as the best goalie in the league, and be named to both the All-Rookie and All-Star teams. He did all of that in his first full year, as a foreshadow of the impression he’d leave on this franchise.

Belfour would remain a full-time Blackhawk until the 1996-97 season, suiting up 392 times for the franchise from 1990-91 and onward. He accumulated a record of 197-126-53 throughout the decade, earning a .904 save percentage, 2.59 goals-against average, and 30 shutouts. He also sits in first amongst franchise goalies in penalty minutes with 240 and second in points having accumulated 18 assists.

So, there you have it. The indisputable list of Blackhawks that stole the city’s spotlight throughout the 90s. Despite not winning the most coveted prize of all, a team lead by Roenick, Amonte, Larmer, Chelios, Suter, and Belfour would certainly hold their own against any champion.