The Hawks are the closest thing to a dynasty if they win 3 in 6. I don't think they are a dynasty, despite the fact there is no real definition of a dynasty. It's open for interpretation.
I will say that if Chicago wins 3 in 6 in the cap era, that is more impressive to me than the 3 in a row for the Leafs in the late 40s when in all likelihood, a lot of potential talent perished in the war, and folks were still recuperating. Chicago getting 3 in 6 would also beat out Montreal's 5 in a row in the 50s in the pre expansion era.
The 4 in a row by both MTL and NYI in the 70s and 80s is pretty darn impressive though and I think even if Chicago wins 3 in 6, it doesn't equal these generally accepted dynasties of the 70s and 80s. I reluctantly add the Oilers dynasty of the 80s in this category as well.
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