Blackhawks name Connor Bedard captain, second-youngest in franchise history

Connor Bedard became the second-youngest captain in Blackhawks history, although shoulder surgery will delay his first game wearing the “C.”

It was a no-brainer that the Chicago Blackhawks were going to name Connor Bedard as the team's next captain, making it a matter of time. The post Blackhawks Naming Connor Bedard Captain Was Inevitable appeared first on HEAVY.

CHICAGO — In the United Center’s atrium, star center Connor Bedard entered the stage with Chicago Blackhawks CEO and Chairman Danny Wirtz, general manager Kyle Davidson and coach Jeff Blashill. The quartet posed in front of the camera with Bedard’s new jersey. The number’s still 98, and there’s still a patch near the shoulder. This time, the letter is a little more significant. “The ‘C’ on ...

Connor Bedard has been named the next captain for the Chicago Blackhawks, making him the second-youngest captain in franchise history, after Jonathan Toews. Entering his fourth season with the Blackhawks, Bedard has been building toward this moment for some time. Late last season, Bedard officially became an alternate captain alongside Tyler Bertuzzi. This followed the […] The post Connor Bedard Is Rightfully Named 37th Captain of Chicago Blackhawks appeared first on The Lead.

The Chicago Blackhawks named Connor Bedard, 21, the second-youngest captain in franchise history.

The Blackhawks named Connor Bedard, 21, as captain, the second-youngest captain in franchise history. Jonathan Toews was 20 when he received the honor.

Captain Connor has arrived. The Chicago Blackhawks announced Tuesday morning that the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NHL draft will be the team’s 37th captain. “Being named captain of the Blackhawks is an unbelievable honor and something I’m truly humbled by. The captains who have come before me have left an incredible legacy,” Bedard said in a statement. “To now have the opportunity to carry that ...

Connor Bedard has been named the 37th captain of the Chicago Blackhawks, capping a busy offseason for the young center. The 21-year-old Bedard is the second-youngest captain in the history of the storied franchise, behind Jonathan Toews. The Blackhawks had gone without a captain since trading Nick Foligno to Minnesota in March.