Day 1 of Blackhawks training camp takeaways: Nick Foligno introduced as captain NBC Chicago [Video]

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The Chicago Blackhawks officially introduced Nick Foligno as their 35th captain in franchise history on Thursday as training camp opened ahead of the 2024-25 season.

Among those in attendance: Blackhawks chairman and CEO Danny Wirtz, president of business operations Jaime Faulkner, head coach Luke Richardson, alternate captains Seth Jones and Connor Murphy, veteran forward Taylor Hall, and former Blackhawks captains Chris Chelios and Denis Savard.

In the introductory press conference, Foligno said he’s honored by wearing the “C” for an Original Six franchise.

“I’m truly grateful to this organization for putting that belief in me,” Foligno said. “I don’t take that lightly. I think being an historian of the game myself, I’ve seen what’s come here before me, with Mr. Chelios and Mr. Savard and obviously a great captain in Jonthan Toews and that leadership group. I’m humbled and honored to take this on, this responsibility and grow this to …