The difference is in the non core players. The depth of this team is a strength where it had been a weakness when they were rolling out the likes Pisani and O'Donnell out there. Comparing the current team to the cup team is a little premature at this point but here's some things we can say with some certainty: The core: 2013 Toews, Kane > 2010 version 2010 Keith, Seabrook> 2013 version Sharp, Hossa and Hjammer are about the same Areas where the cup team were better: The 3rd line depth at center behind Toews PP Campbell Areas where the current team is better: 3rd defensive pairing Corey Crawford PK TBD Is Bickell better than Byfuglien?- I'd say yes Is Saad better than Brouewer?- I'd say yes here too Does the awesome PK make up for the crappy PP's?