It’s no secret that I’ve had some less than nice words to say about Kevin Rooney in the past. It was nothing personal, but it was more frustration that he was on the New Jersey Devils roster over the likes of John Quenneville, Nick Lappin and Joey Anderson. That’s why today I can say I am happy for Rooney, as he gets the “C” on his jersey for the rest of the season in Binghamton.
This is an honor bestowed upon a prospect who deserves it. Rooney is the kind of player you want as your captain. He isn’t going to have the numbers of Quenneville, or the play-making ability of Michael McLeod, but he has the ability to hold the distinction for more than one season.