What makes a player worthy of being the captain of an NHL team? If you go around the league and ask fans this question, you might hear some different answers. Some Chicago Blackhawks fans may say a captain is a complete player who embodies the personal maturity and focus required for consistent elite performance. But Washington Capitals fans may say a captain is the face of the franchise and the team’s clear-cut best player. Over the past eight years in Edmonton Oilers‘ captaincy has taken the form of a grizzled veteran, and though each captain demonstrated a certain maturity and focus during their reign, none have ever stood out as the team’s best player.
Edmonton Oilers: Taylor Hall and the ‘C’
