Nicholas Foligno is an American professional ice hockey left winger and alternate captain for the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League (NHL), as of 2024. He was drafted in the first round, 28th overall, by the Ottawa Senators in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft. Foligno later joined the Columbus Blue Jackets, where he served as the team's captain for six seasons. His father, Mike Foligno, has a career spanning over 1000 NHL games, and his brother, Marcus Foligno, plays for the Minnesota Wild.
He was coached by his father during his rookie season in the OHL during the 2004-05 season. His father was the coach of the Sudbury Wolves of the OHL. After his second season there he was picked by the Ottawa Senators during the 2006 NHL Entry Level Draft.
Where did Nick Foligno get traded to?
According to the NHL, Nick Foligno was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks on June 26, 2023, from the Boston Bruins. He was traded from the Boston Bruins to the Chicago Blackhawks along with Taylor Hall in exchange for Ian Mitchell and Alec Regula. This was his third trade in two years, as he was previously traded from the Columbus Blue Jackets to the Toronto Maple Leafs on April 11, 2021.
Nick Foligno's Previous Teams
According to the NHL, Nick Foligno has played for five NHL teams: the Ottawa Senators, Columbus Blue Jackets, Toronto Maple Leafs, Boston Bruins, and Chicago Blackhawks.
Ottawa Senators (2007–2012)
Nick Foligno signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Ottawa Senators on March 21, 2007, following his first-round selection (28th overall pick) in the 2016 NHL Draft. Notably, he scored his inaugural NHL goal against the Montreal Canadiens on October 18, 2007. He split his early seasons between the Senators and the Binghamton Devils of the AHL.
Columbus Blue Jackets (2012–2020)
Foligno was traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets for defenseman Marc Methot on July 1, 2012. As a restricted free agent, he inked a three-year deal with Columbus on July 6. At the 2015 NHL All-Star Game, Foligno served as a captain, and in 2014-15, he achieved career highs in goals (31), assists (42), and points (73). He became the Blue Jackets' sixth captain on May 20, 2015. Foligno led the Blue Jackets to their first-ever Stanley Cup Playoff series win in the 2019 Eastern Conference First Round against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Toronto Maple Leafs (2020–2021)
On April 11, 2021, just before the NHL trade deadline and with his contract ending, Foligno was part of a three-team trade, ultimately joining the Toronto Maple Leafs. As an unrestricted free agent, he joined the Boston Bruins on July 28, 2021.
Boston Bruins (2021–2023)
Traded to the Chicago Blackhawks on June 26, 2023, he immediately agreed to a one-year, $4 million contract. Foligno marked his 1,000th NHL game on March 15, 2022, contributing to the Bruins' 2-1 overtime victory against the Blackhawks. In achieving this milestone, he and his father, Mike Foligno, joined the exclusive club of father-and-son duos, including Bobby Hull and Brett Hull, who each played 1,000 regular-season NHL games. According to the NHL, Foligno notched his 500th NHL point with an assist on Pavel Zacha's goal on October 15, 2022, in a 6-3 win against the Arizona Coyotes at TD Garden.
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FAQs on Nick Foligno
A. Nick Foligno is a left winger.
A. Nick Foligno has played for the Ottawa Senators, Columbus Blue Jackets, Toronto Maple Leafs, Boston Bruins, and Chicago Blackhawks.
A. Nick Foligno is signed to a two-year $9 million deal with the Chicago Blackhawks.
A. As of 2024, Nick Foligno is 37 years old.
