Nick Foligno named Blue Jackets' captain for next season
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Break out your sewing kits, Nick Foligno fans.
The Columbus Blue Jackets named Foligno the sixth captain in franchise history at a news conference Wednesday.
#CBJ Nick Foligno: "Thank god I came to Columbus."
— Aaron Portzline (@Aportzline) May 20, 2015
He received the honor after a breakout 2014-15 season in which he totaled career highs in goals (31) and points (73).
Foligno will be the first player to wear the badge since Rick Nash was traded to the New York Rangers in 2012.
Rob Mixer of the Blue Jackets reported that alternate captains will be decided at a later date.