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The Chicago Blackhawks have a chance to become one of the greatest dynasties in NHL history and they are pushing their chips all-in.

Chicago acquired Winnipeg Jets captain and top-six forward Andrew Ladd on Friday in exchange for highly rated prospect Marko Dano, a 2016 first-round draft pick and a conditional draft choice that becomes a 2018 third-rounder if the 'Hawks win the Cup. Winnipeg also retained 36 percent of Ladd's $4.5 million salary.

Ladd arguably was the top player available ahead of Monday's 3 p.m. ET NHL trade deadline.

Blackhawks general manager Stan Bowman isn't afraid to make big rental moves. Ladd is a pending UFA, but he's likely to be a great fit in Chicago for several reasons.

One is the need Chicago had for a top-six left winger, specifically someone to play alongside Jonathan Toews and Marian Hossa on the first line. Ladd's goal-scoring ability, rugged two-way skill set and hockey IQ makes him an ideal fit with the Toews-Hossa duo. Ladd won the 2010 Stanley Cup with the Blackhawks, so he already knows how to complement many of his new teammates.

The acquisition of Ladd gives the Blackhawks a scary top-six, including a second line that feaures the league's top scorer and likely Hart Trophy winner in Patrick Kane, as well as the Calder Trophy favorite in Artemi Panarin.

Andrew Ladd -- Jonathan Toews -- Marian Hossa
Artemi Panarin -- Artem Anisimov -- Patrick Kane

This trade will have a trickle down effect on the rest of the lines, too. Andrew Shaw, for example, probably will go back to more of a third-line role, which better suits his game and gives Chicago the required bottom-six depth for playoff success. A strong third and fourth lines was a primary reason the 'Hawks won the 2013 and 2015 Stanley Cup titles.

In the larger picture, Chicago had to make some kind of move before the trade deadline because the Western Conference playoffs are going to be a long, intense grind.

The Dallas Stars are a formidable opponent and already have shown they can beat the 'Hawks in the regular season. The Los Angeles Kings, winners of the Stanley Cup in 2012 and 2014 who also ended Chicago's repeat bid in 2014, are again among the West elite. The Anaheim Ducks, who probably should've eliminated the Blackhawks after taking a 3-2 series lead in last season's Western Conference final, have gone 19-4-2 since Jan. 1.

We must also not forget about the St. Louis Blues, who are not an easy team to play against given their depth and talent on the blue line.

The Blackhawks are going to have a difficult road in their quest to become the first back-to-back Stanley Cup winners since the 1997-98 Detroit Red Wings, but kudos to Bowman for realizing what's at stake. Another championship would be the franchise's fourth in seven seasons and give them what all dynasties have: consecutive titles.

This opportunity is worth giving up quality assets to pursue.

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