The professional thing to do in sports is to not assume something until it actually happens, from a players standpoint anyways. However, it seems as though the Edmonton Oilers have every intention to name the man they call Connor McDavid the 17th captain in franchise history.
That much seems certain, and the Oil will have their main man set in the right place. But what about selecting the alternate captains? There are a handful of excellent players on the current roster that have the potential to be the supporting cast leadership group. Here is a projection of the four alternates:
(Bare in mind, some alternates are subject to change throughout the course of the season).