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Captaincy

2 stories from the newsroom.

Connor Bedard celebrates a Blackhawks win with goaltender Spencer Knight in April 2026. — David Banks-Imagn Images

CHI

Blackhawks Name Connor Bedard Their 37th Captain

At 21 years and 60 days, Bedard becomes the second-youngest captain in Chicago history, trailing only Jonathan Toews.

Tim Stutzle leaves the ice after warmups before Ottawa's playoff game at Carolina on April 20, 2026. File photo. — James Guillory-Imagn Images

OTT

Ottawa Needs A New Captain, And Three Names Fit

With Brady Tkachuk gone, the Senators' C is open again, and Tim Stutzle, Jake Sanderson and Thomas Chabot all have a case.