Chicago Blackhawks announce who will replace Jonathan Toews as team captain
The Chicago Blackhawks have named their 35th captain in team history, announcing Nick Foligno as the new leader of the team. The 36 year old signed a one-year, $4M deal last summer with Chicago. The well liked, high-energy forward impressed his new bosses so much that a new two-year deal was agreed last January.
Foligno has stepped up in a leadership role since coming to Chicago. He has taken superstar Connor Bedard under his wing, as he attempted to his rookie season. Foligno was influential in helping the Blackhawks land Tyler Bertuzzi during free agency. The veteran called Bertuzzi to tell him all about living in Chicago.
General Manager Kyle Davison released a statement on Foligno.
Foligno is honored to be captain of the original six franchise.
«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.»
Drafted 28th overall in 2006, Foligno has played for the Ottawa Senators, Columbus Blue Jackets, Toronto Maple Leafs, Boston Bruins and Blackhawks during his career. In 1,155 NHL regular season games, he has scored 232 goals and 562 points.
The Blackhawks shared a video of the moment, Foligno learned he'd been named captain.
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How many points does Nick Foligno score next season? | ||
| 20-30 points | 39 | 52.7 % |
| 30-40 points | 28 | 37.8 % |
| 40-50 points | 7 | 9.5 % |
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