NHL Team Captains: A Comprehensive Guide
History and Significance of Team Captains
Team captains play a crucial role in hockey, serving as leaders both on and off the ice. The tradition of naming captains dates back to the early days of the sport, with the first official captain appointed in the 1917-18 NHL season. Since then, captains have become essential figures in shaping team culture and performance.
Current Status of NHL Teams with Captains
Currently, 27 out of 32 NHL teams have designated a captain. The five teams without a captain are: * Arizona Coyotes * Buffalo Sabres * Columbus Blue Jackets * San Jose Sharks * Seattle Kraken
Notable Captaincy Transitions
The 2023-24 season has witnessed several notable captaincy changes, including: * Connor McDavid extending his captaincy with the Edmonton Oilers * Sidney Crosby continuing his leadership role with the Pittsburgh Penguins * Roman Josi taking over as captain of the Nashville Predators * Aleksander Barkov assuming the captaincy of the Florida Panthers * Jared McCann becoming captain of the Seattle Kraken
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