Original: Prior to the 2008-09 season opener, the Blackhawks named Toews, at 20 years and 79 days, as the new captain, succeeding the traded Lapointe and making him the third-youngest captain at the time of appointment.
Simplified: Jonathan Toews was named the team's captain prior to the 2008-09 season opener which made him the third-youngest captain at the time.