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ANALYSIS: What does Nick Foligno's captaincy mean for Blackhawks, Connor Bedard?

September 18, 2024

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Dec 27, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) celebrates his game winning goal against the Winnipeg Jets with left wing Nick Foligno (17) during an overtime period at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

If you missed the big news of the day, Nick Foligno has been named the 35th captain in Chicago Blackhawks history. While this may be the least shocking news story of the 2024-25 offseason, it's still quite meaningful.
Let's talk about what it means for Foligno, the team, and one of Foligno's most important teammates.
What this means for Foligno
Fabric 'C' patch on his sweater or not, Foligno has been this team's captain since his arrival last training camp. Being traded from the Boston Bruins, who set a regular season points record, to the rebuilding Blackhawks, would have been a jarring move for any player, let alone a player as competitive as Foligno. "I was able to talk to Kyle [Davidson...

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