The New York Rangers are a storied franchise with an incredible history. Being the captain or alternate captain puts you in a storied group of Rangers players.
Being a captain on any team holds a great deal of responsibility. Other than being the team’s representative when speaking with the referees, the captain is the man of the house in the locker room. It’s his job to enforce the rules of the organization and management. Alternate captains are in charge of taking over the captain’s role when he is not on the ice.
Ryan McDonagh is and has been the captain of the New York Rangers since the start of the 2014-2015 season.