Are the Chicago Blackhawks a dynasty? Some out there think so, with an asterisk of course. The Blackhawks are the first Cap Era dynasty. They don't match up to the Oilers or Canadiens of old, but the Blackhawks are playing under different rules. Skill level and equipment changed between eras before, but I believe the salary cap is the dividing line between those dynasties that could keep teams together as long as the owner could afford it and this one, where some offers that were mailed instead of faxed could spell disaster.

So congratulations to the Chicago Blackhawks. Three cups in six years is an awesome feat no matter what you call it. Congratulations to the Lightning as well. They are a truly talented team and hopefully there's another cup run in the group next year.

Stanley Cup links

Chicago Blackhawks beat Tampa Bay Lightning to win their third Stanley Cup since 2010 - Second City Hockey

Blackhawks' defenseman Duncan Keith wins 2015 Conn Smythe Trophy - Second City Hockey

Blackhawks vs. Lightning final score: Chicago clinches Stanley Cup with Game 6 victory - Second City Hockey

Kimmo Timonen, Duncan Keith get the night they long deserved - Second City Hockey

2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final Game 6 recap: Lightning shut out 2-0 to end season - Raw Charge

2015 Stanley Cup Final: Tampa Bay Lightning full injury rundown - Raw Charge

2015 Stanley Cup Final: On Steven Stamkos' scoring slump - Raw Charge

Chicago Blackhawks’ core capture third Stanley Cup, ready to go fourth | Puck Daddy - Yahoo Sports

Blackhawks remember Clint Reif, Steve Montador during Stanley Cup celebration | Puck Daddy - Yahoo Sports

Down Goes Brown: The Stanley Cup final gets weird

Kimmo Timonen wins the Stanley Cup: "I've been dreaming of this for 17 years" - Broad Street Hockey

Dave Morrison on HockeyProspect.com show with Shane Malloy and Russ Cohen - platinum seat ghosts

Oshawa Generals coach D.J. Smith a Leafs assistant coach candidate - Pension Plan Puppets

New York Rangers Reportedly On Phil Kessel's List Of Approved Teams - Blueshirt Banter

Others

NHL Mock Draft 2015: Colorado Avalanche select Mikko Rantanen with No. 10 pick - Mile High Hockey

NHL mock draft 2015: Florida Panthers select Lawson Crouse with No. 11 overall pick - Litter Box Cats

NHL Mock Draft 2015: Kyle Connor Selected By Dallas Stars - Defending Big D

Mantha Trade Rumors: Making Sense of What's Being Said - Winging It In Motown

Nashville's Success Rate in the NHL Entry Draft - On the Forecheck

Torrey Mitchell signed by the Canadiens - Eyes On The Prize

Sabres could make a move for Rick Nash according to Elliotte Friedman - Die By The Blade

Draft Numbers: CHL Defensemen and the First Round | The LeafsNation

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