Blackhawks name new captain with Nick Foligno out
Today it was reported by Charlie Roumeliotis that Nick Foligno would miss the game, as a result, the Blackhawks named a new Captain, Pat Maroon.
It's surprising that it didn't happen sooner, as Pat Maroon has been a vital part of the Blackhawks lineup. He's been a mentor to young center Lukas Reichel and has developed chemistry with his linemates including Craig Smith.
There are moments where like Foligno, he'd drop the gloves with players like the Ducks' Ross Johnston. And sometimes we even get some goals out of him.
Today GM Kyle Davidson and the Blackhawks made it official, as they placed an "A" on his jersey.
While Maroon has been with the Blackhawks for a short period of time, he has proven himself a leader.
Maroon has only signed on with the Blackhawks for a year, with a $1.3 Million deal, after his time with the Boston Bruins came to an end in July.
Since then, he's been an important fixture on the fourth line, driving offense when he can.
In 28 games he may have only scored 8 points( 1 G, 7 A) but with Maroon who is past his prime offense isn't the only quality he provides.
More or less, he's the Blackhawks player who provides "intangibles". The tough guy has won three Stanley Cups in the NHL, with the St. Louis Blues in 2019, where they gave the Bruins a run for their money.
He'd end up on the Tampa Bay Lightning for the next two seasons, winning two more with Jon Cooper and the Lightning.
He's become a friend to Lukas Reichel, is an affordable depth option and provides meaningful leadership on and off the ice.
He sounds like an alternate captain in my opinion.
