🎖️ Foligno named Blackhawks captain
Jagr to retire, Rick Nash named director of hockey ops, Prospects challenge, and more!
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September 23, 2024
In today’s edition:
🎖️ Foligno named Blackhawks captain
🔵 Rick Nash named director of hockey ops
👴🏻 Jagr to retire after this season
🤺 CHL/USA Prospects challenge coming in November
And more!
Foligno named captain of Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks announced forward Nick Foligno as the team’s next captain. Foligno becomes the 35th team captain in Blackhawks franchise history and the first since Jonathan Toews (2008-2023).
A 17-year NHL veteran, Foligno, 36, is entering his second season with the Blackhawks after being acquired via trade with the Boston Bruins.
Named an alternate captain ahead of the 2023-24 season, Foligno recorded 37 points (17G, 20A) in 74 games in his first season with Chicago.
He finished the campaign tied for first on the team in power play goals (8), while he ranked third on the team in points (37), fourth in assists (20) and shared fourth in goals (17).
“Nick’s commanding presence in the locker room has been instrumental in helping the team find its identity. He has served as a mentor to many of our young players both on and off the ice while also heading up the leadership group comprised of our veteran players, and we are beyond confident that he will flourish in the role of captain as we usher in a new era of Blackhawks hockey.”