Chicago doesn't have a captain right now after trading Nick Foligno before the deadline. The Blackhawks don't plan to name one the rest of the season, either. But soon? It could be Connor Bedard.

Bedard’s on-ice journey continues to be successful, as his 57 points (25 goals, 32 assists) in 49 games leads Chicago this season. He also leads the team with an average of 1.16 points per game and is tied for the Blackhawks lead with three game-winning goals (with forward Tyler Bertuzzi, who will wear the other “A” for the rest of this season).

Connor Bedard didn't mince words when asked about the Chicago Blackhawks being sellers once again in the NHL trade deadline.

We polled 20 Blackhawks on a variety of topics and had them dish on — and dig at — their teammates. Here are the results.

The Chicago Blackhawks have rewarded rising star Connor Bedard with a leadership role during the 2025-26 NHL season. This is his third NHL season for the Calder Trophy winning foward, who is also in his contract year.

Chicago dropped a tight road game to the Jets before announced a leadership change.

Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard delivered a bold statement after Nick Foligno was traded to the Minnesota Wild ahead of the NHL trade deadline.

The offense has dried up for Chicago, and the team should be concerned by how little scoring it's getting from players outside of Bedard.

The NHL Trade Deadline produced plenty of surprises Friday, but one of the most unexpected involved the Chicago Blackhawks sending their captain Nick Foligno to the Minnesota Wild. The Wild acquired Foligno for nothing more than future considerations,

The Chicago Blackhawks revealed that young star Connor Bedard will wear the alternate captain patch for the remainder of the season.

Connor Bedard is returning to his “true center role” for the Chicago Blackhawks, who resume NHL action Thursday after a three-week break for the Winter Olympics.