A decision needed to be made after the Montreal Canadiens traded Max Pacioretty to the Vegas Golden Knights. Not only did the Habs send off one of their better goal-scorers, but they also sent off their captain. Pacioretty was captain of the team for three seasons before being moved and with his departure came another person to step into the role.
Marc Bergevin and Claude Julien told media they would take their time on the choice. Some thought that may entail the Habs going the entire season without a captain.