The Chicago Blackhawks have named veteran forward Nick Foligno the 35th captain in franchise history on Wednesday.
Foligno, 36, is heading into his second season with the Blackhawks. He is the first player to wear the C for Chicago since Jonathan Toews, who captained the Blackhawks from 2008 to 2023.
“In a very short amount of time, Nick has quickly earned the respect of his teammates and our staff,” said Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson. “Nick’s commanding presence in the locker room has been instrumental in helping the team find its identity.
Foligno was named an NHL All-Star in 2015 and took home the King Clancy Memorial Trophy and Mark Messier Leadership Award in 2017. “The fact that Danny , Kyle , Luke and my teammates have all put their faith in me to lead this amazing group is extremely humbling, and I thank them all for the opportunity,” Foligno said. “I am beyond honored to serve as captain for this storied franchise and its incredible fans, especially during such a pivotal time toward the team’s future.”
The Buffalo, New York native has played 17 seasons in the NHL, appearing in 1,155 career regular season games, scoring 232 goals with 562 points split between the Senators, Blue Jackets,
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