Connor Bedard Named Chicago Blackhawks Captain; Anaheim Ducks Re-Sign Cutter Gauthier to Six-Year Deal

In significant NHL news, the Chicago Blackhawks have named young star Connor Bedard as their new team captain. Meanwhile, the Anaheim Ducks have re-signed winger Cutter Gauthier to a six-year contract with an average annual value of $13.5 million, making him the second-highest-paid player on the team.