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Next Rangers captain likely someone from core leadership group

Apr 13, 2021; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New York Rangers right wing Pavel Buchnevich (89) celebrates his goal with defenseman Jacob Trouba (8) and center Mika Zibanejad (93) during the third period against the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

One very big takeaway from the today’s press conference was Chris Drury saying he wanted to name a captain this season. “We can keep moving this thing forward, a big piece of that for me would be getting a captain,” he admitted. “For me it’s a priority. At the end of the day, it has to be the right person.