Blackhawks name Connor Bedard captain, second-youngest in franchise history
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 3:15 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
The Chicago Blackhawks appointed Connor Bedard as their captain on September 15, 2026. At 21 years old, Bedard becomes the second-youngest captain in franchise history, following Jonathan Toews, who was 20 when he earned the position. The decision reflects the organization’s confidence in Bedard, a promising player with significant potential. This announcement marks a pivotal moment for Bedard and the Blackhawks as they look to build a competitive future.
- •Connor Bedard named captain of Chicago Blackhawks
- •Bedard is 21, second-youngest captain in franchise history
- •Jonathan Toews was previously the youngest captain at 20
- •The announcement was made on September 15, 2026
- 3:12 PMESPN — Blackhawks name Bedard, 21, 2nd-youngest captain in franchise history
- 3:01 PMYahoo Sports — Connor Bedard named the 37th Chicago Blackhawks captain in team history
- 2:38 PMYahoo Sports — Blackhawks center Connor Bedard becomes second-youngest captain in franchise history
"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.
"The Blackhawks named Connor Bedard, 21, as captain, the second-youngest captain in franchise history. Jonathan Toews was 20 when he received the honor.
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External links- ESPNSep 15, 2026, 3:12 PMBlackhawks name Bedard, 21, 2nd-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.
- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 3:01 PMConnor Bedard named the 37th Chicago Blackhawks captain in team history
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 ...
- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 2:38 PMBlackhawks center Connor Bedard becomes second-youngest captain in franchise history
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.
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