Blackhawks’ captaincy conundrum: Seth Jones, Connor Murphy or no one?

Seth Jones (left) and Connor Murphy (right) are the most realistic options to replace Jonathan Toews as Blackhawks captain. (Getty Images (left), AP (right))

For the first time since 2008, the Blackhawks have a vacant captaincy.

Jonathan Toews’ departure this summer not only turns the final page on the Hawks’ dynasty chapter but also raises a few new questions for the franchise. Will the Hawks name a captain for next season? And if so, who will it be?