 The 2007–08 season marked the first time in six years that the team finished above .500.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.In addition to a new captain, the Blackhawks made several major roster changes before the 2008–09 NHL season.