Blackhawks reporter reveals when Bedard will be named team captain
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The Chicago Blackhawks have made a major announcement, as Nick Foligno is the 35th Captain in team history.
He follows Jonathan Toews as the Blackhawks' last Captain and held the tenure for the longest.
Kyle Davidson chose to not select a captain last season, in honor of Toews and to let a natural leader emerge.
"In a very short amount of time, Nick has quickly earned the respect of his teammates and our staff,» Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson said in a statement. "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."
This isn't the first time Foligno's been selected as a Captain, as he held the leadership position with the Columbus Blue Jackets from 2015 to 2021.
It makes sense for Foligno to be the transitional Captain, as he was the unofficial leader in the locker room last season. He will hold the leadership role until it's to be passed onto Connor Bedard.
«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,» Foligno said. «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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