The foundation of the 2015 Blackhawks started way back in 2002, when the team selected defenseman Duncan Keith in the NHL Entry Draft. ;xNLx;;xNLx;Through careful drafting, shrewd trading and smart free-agent signings, the Blackhawks became a modern-era dynasty, winning the Stanley Cup three times in six seasons.;xNLx;;xNLx;Click on a player to learn how he contributed to the Blackhawks during the 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Use your mouse to scroll the timeline. ;xNLx;;xNLx;Timeline by Sal Barry | PuckJunk.com ;xNLx;
Selected in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft (2nd Round, 54th Overall).
Selected in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft (1st Round, 14th Overall)
Selected in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft (2nd Round, 52nd Overall).
Selected in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft (2nd Round, 41st Overall).
Selected in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft (4th Round, 108th Overall).
Acquired from the Philadelphia Flyers with Eric Meloche for Matt Ellison and a 3rd round pick in the 2006.
Selected in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft (1st Round, 3rd Overall).
Selected in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft (1st Round, 1st Overall).
Selected in 2009 NHL Entry Draft (5th Round, 149th Overall).
Signed as a Free Agent on July 1, 2009.