Chicago Blackhawks announce surpsiring new captain
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The Chicago Blackhawks announced a surpsiring new captain and it's not Connor Bedard.
On Wednesday morning, the Blackhawks revealed that they will have a new captain going into the 2024-25 NHL season.
A year after Jonathan Toews's contract expired in Chicago, marking the end of his era as captain of the team, the Blackawks finally named a new team leader.
They announced that Nick Foligno will wear the "C" on his jersey.
General Manager Kyle Davidson shared the following comment:
«In a very short amount of time, Nick has quickly earned the respect of his teammates and our staff. Nick's commanding presence in the locker room has been instrumental in helping the team find its identity. He has served as a mentor to many of our young players both on and off the ice while also heading up the leadership group comprised of our veteran players, and we are beyond confident that he will flourish in the role of captain as we usher in a new era of Blackhawks hockey.»
Many people believed the Blackhawks would do what the Edmonton Oilers did with Connor McDavid: waiting for Connor Bedard to be a bit older before naming his captain.
However, it looks like they believe Bedard and all the other young players could benefit from Foligno's leadership and experience.
The 36 year-old veteran, who played 1,155 NHL games in his career, also provided comments on the Chicago Blackhawks' official press release:
«The fact that Danny, Kyle, Luke and my teammates have all put their faith in me to lead this amazing group is extremely humbling, and I thank them all for the opportunity. I am beyond honored to serve as captain for this storied franchise and its incredible fans, especially during such a pivotal time toward the team's future.»
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18 SEPTEMBRE | 66 ANSWERS Chicago Blackhawks announce surpsiring new captain Do you think Connor Bedard will be named captain of the Chicago Blackhawks when Nick Foligno retires? | ||
| Yes | 50 | 75.8 % |
| No | 16 | 24.2 % |
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