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Chicago Blackhawks snub Connor Bedard from captaincy: fans are absolutely baffled
Connor Bedard is one of the best young players in the entire world and Chicago Blackhawks fans absolutely adore the kid.
Coming into this season, many fans were hoping that Bedard would be named captain of the team. Sure, he is young, but this will be his team for years to come. Moreover, he showed solid leadership in his first year, and there is this sense that he might be ready for the responsibility, despite all of the odds.
Well, today, the team revealed that Bedard will not be the captain. Instead, it will be Nick Foligno who is an NHL veteran. When you think of what Foligno has done in his career, this seems like a pretty spot-on move.
«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.»
However, there are some fans who are baffled by the move. While many say this was the right choice, others are mad that Bedard got passed up for someone who is only on a two-year deal.
Foligno can be a solid mentor for Bedard, so it's probably best not to give Bedard such a huge responsibility so early. Instead, he can focus on being a good hockey player and developing his skills at the NHL level. Until then, we are eager to see Foligno embrace this new role.
Do you believe Bedard should have been named captain? Let us know in the poll down below and stay tuned to Hockey Unplugged for the latest news and updates from around the hockey world.
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SEPTEMBRE 18 | 155 ANSWERS Chicago Blackhawks snub Connor Bedard from captaincy: fans are absolutely baffled Should Connor Bedard have been made captain of the Chicago Blackhawks? | ||
| YES | 16 | 10.3 % |
| NO | 139 | 89.7 % |
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