Chicago Sun-Times
What happened?
Remember that giddy parade and assembly of joyful citizens in downtown Chicago to celebrate the Blackhawks winning the Stanley Cup?
It was just a year and a half ago, mid-June. It was hot and sunny, and it felt like school had been let out forever.
Confetti floated, music blasted and a million souls swore allegiance to Chicago’s ‘‘organ-eye-zation.’’ Jonathan Toews raved. Duncan Keith had no teeth. Patrick Kane was insane.
The Hawks were beginning a dynasty, and Chicago was to be the new Hockeytown. OK, that title has gone to Detroit, so this would be Hockey City.
And now?
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