Despite the Kane signing, Bedard still makes the most sense to lead this Blackhawks squad forward. Connor Bedard is captain materialBedard has shown tremendous growth through his first three seasons in the big leagues. That may be young, but he is an effective veteran on a Blackhawks team full of youth and inexperience. That said, Bedard does not rely on his skill alone; he always puts in the work. Like legendary former Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews, Bedard is not the loudest or most outgoing of personalities.