Former Blackhawks Captains Congratulate New Captain Connor Bedard - Bleacher Nation

Jonathan Toews Shares Message to New Blackhawks Captain Connor Bedard

The Chicago Blackhawks head into the 2026-2027 campaign with a new captain as franchise player Connor Bedard takes over as team leader. This was a move that was of no surprise, Bedard was the logical choice to take over the captaincy role vacated by the Minnesota Wild‘s Nick Foligno. The Blackhawks released a video ahead […]

Former Blackhawks Captains Congratulate New Captain Connor Bedard - Bleacher Nation

The Blackhawks reeeeeally do signature moments well. And, on Monday night — the even of the first game of the 2026-27 regular season — they dropped an absolute gem. Former Blackhawks captains Denis Savard, Adrian Aucoin, Chris Chelios, Nick Foligno and Jonathan Toews were part of a video not only welcoming Connor Bedard into their exclusive club, but also offering advice to the second-youngest captain in the 100-year history of the organization…

Connor Bedard: What the C means to me ❤️ CAPTAIN ANNOUNCEMENT

from those that came before, who paved the way and led by example, to the one who will carry the honor forward. it’ll be a heavy left side, but one he’s ready to carry. your captain, Connor Bedard Presented by @CIBC @CIBC_US