The moment Connor Bedard found out he wasn't named team captain is on video
Blackhawks training camp opened yesterday in which Blackhawks superstar Connor bedard and his teammates learned that Nick Foligno has been named the 35th captain of the Blackhawks.
The announcement came as general manager Kyle Davidson explained to his team that he was going to keep the same leadership group intact but decided to change one letter and that was to Foligno. Rumors had been surfacing around the web over the last couple of weeks that he was going to be the choice for Davidson and head coach Luke Richardson.
"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."
The 36-year-old forward who stands at six foot 210 lbs was drafted by the Ottawa Senators in 2006, first round, 28th pick overall. Throughout his illustrious career, he had played for the Senators, Blue Jackets, Maple Leafs, Bruins and the Hawks. His vast experience is shown as he has played 1155 games, scoring 232 goals with 330 assists for 562 points with 932 penalty minutes. He also was the captain of the Blue Jackets from 2015 through 2021.
Many in the Blackhawks dressing room have complete respect and admiration for their new captain. Foligno Spoke about his promotion and feels that he is a transitional captain as he intends to hand over this role to future superstar Connor Bedard.
Source: NBC Sports Chicago
Blackhawks tab Nick Foligno as 35th captain in franchise history
Source: NHL.com
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