Ever since the Colorado Avalanche announced that the alternate captaincy was up in the air, I’ve been drafting a post about defenseman Erik Johnson in my head. It seemed certain the cornerstone of the Avs’ blueline would finally get the leadership recognition he deserves.
However, the Avalanche have announced the alternate captaincy:
BREAKING: Coach Bednar says these players will be the #Avs alternate captains this season. pic.twitter.com/jg5XveRLjc
— Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) October 13, 2016
The plan is for defenseman Francois Beauchemin to always wear the A, while centers Matt Duchene and Nathan MacKinnon alternate being alternates.