Chicago Blackhawks Name Connor Bedard Captain

The Chicago Blackhawks have officially named franchise center Connor Bedard the 37th captain in team history. Bedard, 21, becomes the youngest captain in Blackhawks history. Within the team release, Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson issued a statement regarding the decision, saying: Connor perfectly embodies what it means to be a Blackhawk. From the moment he entered the League, Connor has led by example and has set a remarkable standard for himself while demonstrating his ability to make the players around him better. He has earned the respect of his teammates and the entire organization through the way he prepares, competes and…