Coach Bednar announced that the Alternate Captains for the Colorado Avalanche will be Francois Beauchemin, Nathan MacKinnon, and Matt Duchene on Thursday, as the Avs prepare to start their new season. Beauchemin will be an alternate for every game, while MacK and Dutchy will alternate, likely based on if they’re home or away.
While several players on the team are certainly leaders, I think these choices are the right call for the team going forward.
Francois Beauchemin
Beauch is a Stanley Cup champion and one of the top defensemen on the team. His experience and ability makes him a natural leader, especially as a mentor to younger Avs.