Chicago Blackhawks Immortalize Duncan Keith Among Franchise Legends.
The Chicago Blackhawks are indeed immortalizing Duncan Keith among their franchise legends. Keith, a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenseman, played 17 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Blackhawks and Edmonton Oilers. His impressive career with the Blackhawks includes ¹:
– *Three Stanley Cup Championships*: Keith won Stanley Cup championships with the Blackhawks in 2010, 2013 and 2015.
– *Two Norris Trophies*: He received the James Norris Memorial Trophy as the NHL’s best defenseman in 2010 and 2014.
– *Conn Smythe Trophy*: Keith was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as the most valuable player of the 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs.
– *100 Greatest NHL Players*: In 2017, Keith was named one of the 100 Greatest NHL Players in history.
Throughout his career, Keith demonstrated exceptional skill and dedication, earning him a place among the Blackhawks’ all-time greats. His legacy extends beyond his on-ice accomplishments, as he ²:
– *Led the Team in Ice Time*: Keith led the Blackhawks in ice time for every season he played.
– *Second in Games Played*: He is second in games played in Blackhawks history.
– *Second in Points by a Defenseman*: Keith ranks second in points scored by a defenseman in Blackhawks history, behind Doug Wilson.
