Blackhawks Announce Leadership Group

On Wednesday morning, head coach Luke Richardson announced the Blackhawks who will wear letters this season.

Jonathan Toews is still the captain. He will be until they take the sweater away from him, and that might not happen until he retires.

Patrick Kane will remain an full-time assistant captain this year.

Connor Murphy will wear an A on the road and Seth Jones will have an A on his sweater for home games.

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