
Surprise Press Conference Reveals The Chicago Blackhawks Newest Captain
BY SKY SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 (12:29)
Chicago Blackhawks Surprise Announcement For 2023-24 Season
Chicago, IL - The Chicago Blackhawks hosted an unexpected press conference this morning that sent shockwaves through the media and fan base. The big reveal...
There will be no captain leading the team for the 2023-24 season.
In a surprising move, Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson announced the decision to go without a captain for the upcoming season. This marks a departure from the tradition of having a single player wear the coveted "C" on their jersey.
Instead, the team will rely on a leadership group composed of several alternate captains to guide the squad. While this approach isn't entirely unheard of in the NHL, it's a significant departure from the Blackhawks' usual practice of designating a single captain.
The decision to forgo a captain for the upcoming season has sparked curiosity and speculation among fans and pundits alike. It's clear that the Blackhawks are taking a different path as they navigate the challenges and changes of the new season.
As the team heads into training camp and the start of the 2023-24 NHL season, all eyes will be on the leadership group and how they collectively steer the Blackhawks towards success on the ice.
ARE YOU HAPPY WITH THE BLACKHAWKS CAPTAINCY ANNOUNCEMENT? SEPTEMBER 19 67 ANSWERS | ||
YES | 42 | 62.7 % |
NO | 25 | 37.3 % |
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LEADERS 2022-2023 | ||||||||
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1- CONNOR MCDAVID | 82 | 64 | 89 | 153 | ||||
2- LEON DRAISAITL | 80 | 52 | 76 | 128 | ||||
3- DAVID PASTRNAK | 82 | 61 | 52 | 113 | ||||
4- NIKITA KUCHEROV | 82 | 30 | 83 | 113 | ||||
5- NATHAN MACKINNON | 71 | 42 | 69 | 111 | ||||
6- MATTHEW TKACHUK | 79 | 40 | 69 | 109 | ||||
7- JASON ROBERTSON | 82 | 46 | 63 | 109 | ||||
8- MIKKO RANTANEN | 82 | 55 | 50 | 105 | ||||
9- RYAN NUGENT-HOPKINS | 82 | 37 | 67 | 104 | ||||
10- ELIAS PETTERSSON | 80 | 39 | 63 | 102 | ||||
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