Captains' predictions for the 2022-2023 season for seven NHL teams including the Canadiens
The site The Hockey Writers has identified the seven captains to be named soon, on seven NHL teams that still don't have a player with the "C" embroidered on their jersey.
Anaheim Ducks - Troy Terry
Following the departure of Ryan Getzlaf, Terry is the obvious choice for the role, having had a breakout season last year with 67 points, including 37 goals.
Arizona Coyotes - Clayton Keller
After Shane Doan retired in 2017, Oliver Ekman-Larsson received the "C" on his jersey in 2018-2019. Keller is the face of the franchise and that would, according to The Hockey Writers, be the logical choice.
Buffalo Sabres - Dylan Cozens
With Jack Eichel gone, the Sabres are without a captain. Cozens is also the future face of this franchise and deserves the title. But is he too young? That's another debate.
Calgary Flames - Mikael Backlund
The Flames were without a captain last season, due to Mark Giordano leaving for Seattle and then Toronto. Matthew Tkachuk would have been a logical choice for the position, as was the case with his brother in Ottawa. But with his departure to Florida, Mikael Backlund seems the logical choice in Alberta.
Montreal Canadiens - Nick Suzuki
Here is simply the quote from The Hockey Writers reporter Blain Potvin:
Philadelphia Flyers - Sean Couturier
Obvious choice, following Claude Giroux's departure for Florida, then Ottawa.
Seattle Kraken - Jordan Eberle
Jordan Eberle is literally the leader of this young team and deserves the job.
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