Connor Bedard Becomes Youngest Captain in Blackhawks History

WHO:

The New York Times - Connor Bedard, 21 years old, is the new captain of the Chicago Blackhawks.

The New York Times - Nick Foligno, the last captain of the Blackhawks, was traded to the Minnesota Wild.

The New York Times - Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson commented on Bedard's leadership.

WHAT:

The New York Times - Bedard has been named the 37th captain in Chicago Blackhawks history.

The New York Times - Bedard signed a five-year, $75 million contract extension on July 20.

The New York Times - Bedard expressed that being named captain is "one of the biggest honors in my life."

The New York Times - Bedard is expected to miss about four months due to a left shoulder surgery.

WHERE:

The New York Times - The announcement took place in Chicago.

WHEN:

The New York Times - Bedard signed his contract extension on July 20.

The New York Times - Bedard had surgery in early July and is expected to return sometime in November.

WHY:

The New York Times - The Blackhawks decided to name Bedard captain after trading Foligno and recognizing his leadership potential.

HOW:

The New York Times - Bedard took on a larger leadership role last season and was made an alternate captain late in the season.

Connor Bedard has been named the new captain of the Chicago Blackhawks, making him the 37th player to hold this position in the team's history. The announcement comes after the Blackhawks traded Nick Foligno to the Minnesota Wild, with general manager Kyle Davidson highlighting Bedard's leadership potential, especially after he took on a larger role last season. Although Bedard recently signed a five-year, $75 million contract extension and expressed that being named captain is "one of the biggest honors in my life," he is expected to miss about four months due to shoulder surgery.