Top 5 Captains In Chicago Blackhawks History

Top 5 Captains In Chicago Blackhawks History

By Nick Wilder

January 7, 2015

Top 5 Captains In Chicago Blackhawks History

Chicago Blackhawks NHL — The Chicago Blackhawks, one of the Original Six NHL teams, have certainly had many noteworthy captains throughout their history. Prior to 1961, there wasn’t a single Blackhawks player who was team captain for more than three years. On this list, longevity as captain is one of the most important qualifiers. With honorable mentions to Chris Chelios and Stan Mikita, here are the top five captains in the franchise’s history.

The Chicago Blackhawks, one of the Original Six NHL teams, have certainly had many noteworthy captains throughout their history. Prior to 1961, there wasn’t a single Blackhawks player who was team captain for more than three years. On this list, longevity as captain is one of the most important qualifiers. With honorable mentions to Chris Chelios and Stan Mikita, here are the top five captains in the franchise’s history.

5. Darryl Sutter (1982-87)

Darryl Sutter Chicago Blackhawks

5. Darryl Sutter (1982-87)

Darryl Sutter Chicago Blackhawks — The current Los Angeles Kings head coach only suited up for the Blackhawks during his entire playing career. During his time in Chicago, he registered 180 points, scored 72 goals and led the team to the playoffs every season, according to Hockey-Reference.com. He never made the All-Star team or Stanley Cup Finals, but he was a well-respected left-winger around the league.

The current Los Angeles Kings head coach only suited up for the Blackhawks during his entire playing career. During his time in Chicago, he registered 180 points, scored 72 goals and led the team to the playoffs every season, according to Hockey-Reference.com. He never made the All-Star team or Stanley Cup Finals, but he was a well-respected left-winger around the league.

4. Keith Magnuson (1976-80)

Keith Magnuson Chicago Blackhawks

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4. Keith Magnuson (1976-80)

Keith Magnuson Chicago Blackhawks — Keith Magnuson also only played for Chicago during his career, and was an exceptional defenseman for the team. He provided veteran leadership and made two All-Star games. Magnuson finished his career with an incredible +170 plus/minus ratio and consistently brought intensity to the ice.

Keith Magnuson also only played for Chicago during his career, and was an exceptional defenseman for the team. He provided veteran leadership and made two All-Star games. Magnuson finished his career with an incredible +170 plus/minus ratio and consistently brought intensity to the ice.

3. Dirk Graham (1988-95)

Dirk Graham Chicago Blackhawks

3. Dirk Graham (1988-95)

Dirk Graham Chicago Blackhawks — The right-winger played eight seasons with Chicago and was team captain for seven of those years. During his career as a Blackhawk, Dirk Graham accumulated 343 points and scored 152 goals. He made the All-Star team during the 1988-89 season, and also won the Selke Award two years later, which honors the league's top defensive forward.

The right-winger played eight seasons with Chicago and was team captain for seven of those years. During his career as a Blackhawk, Dirk Graham accumulated 343 points and scored 152 goals. He made the All-Star team during the 1988-89 season, and also won the Selke Award two years later, which honors the league's top defensive forward.

2. Pierre Pilote (1961-68)

Pierre Pilote Chicago Blackhawks

2. Pierre Pilote (1961-68)

Pierre Pilote Chicago Blackhawks — The Hall of Famer was an absolute stud for the Blackhawks during his 13-year career with the team. He’s the best defensemen in team history, he made eight All-Star teams, he won the Norris trophy three times, and he helped Chicago win the Stanley Cup in 1961. His jersey hangs from the rafters of the United Center, and he was consistently one of the top-three defensemen in the NHL every year.

The Hall of Famer was an absolute stud for the Blackhawks during his 13-year career with the team. He’s the best defensemen in team history, he made eight All-Star teams, he won the Norris trophy three times, and he helped Chicago win the Stanley Cup in 1961. His jersey hangs from the rafters of the United Center, and he was consistently one of the top-three defensemen in the NHL every year.

1. Jonathan Toews (2008-Present)

Jonathan Toews Chicago Blackhawks

1. Jonathan Toews (2008-Present)

Jonathan Toews Chicago Blackhawks — Chicago’s current captain, Jonathan Toews, has made the playoffs every season during his young career as a Blackhawk, and he has won the Stanley Cup twice. He won the Conn Smythe Trophy in 2010 and the Selke Trophy in 2013. The center has made six All-Star teams and has 473 total points in just over seven seasons in the NHL. He will be the captain for many years to come, and he may go down as the best overall player in the team’s history.

Chicago’s current captain, Jonathan Toews, has made the playoffs every season during his young career as a Blackhawk, and he has won the Stanley Cup twice. He won the Conn Smythe Trophy in 2010 and the Selke Trophy in 2013. The center has made six All-Star teams and has 473 total points in just over seven seasons in the NHL. He will be the captain for many years to come, and he may go down as the best overall player in the team’s history.

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