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Chicago Blackhawks Pick Connor Bedard as Captain; Center Becomes Second-Youngest in Franchise History
The 21-year-old star is the 37th captain in franchise history after signing a five-year, $15 million average annual value deal.
- On Tuesday, the Chicago Blackhawks named 21-year-old Connor Bedard the 37th captain in franchise history, making him the youngest captain in the NHL ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.
- Blackhawks General Manager Kyle Davidson praised Bedard's maturity and growth, stating "Connor perfectly embodies what it means to be a Blackhawk" and noting his ability to elevate teammates through daily preparation.
- Following a 5-year, $75 million contract extension signed this summer, Bedard enters his fourth NHL season wearing the 'C' on his sweater, solidifying his long-term commitment to Chicago.
- Recovering from offseason shoulder surgery, Bedard is skating and shooting ahead of schedule, with the team focused on having him return to 100% fitness for the campaign start.
- He succeeds Nick Foligno and Jonathan Toews as captain while preparing to play alongside veteran Blackhawk Patrick Kane, who returned to Chicago this summer to mentor the young roster.
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Blackhawks Name Superstar Connor Bedard Captain
The Chicago Blackhawks have their 37th captain in team history. Connor Bedard will don the ‘C’ on his sweater entering his fourth season in the NHL.He’s coming off a big summer, during which he signed a 5-year contract extension worth $75 million. Now he’s the captain, and the Blackhawks are still trying to rise from […]
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The Blackhawks appointed Connor Bedard to the team's captain position on Tuesday, which means that the attacker became the 37th to occupy this position in the history of the Chicago club.
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