Who was the longest NHL captain?

Sidney Crosby
Hear this out loudPauseSidney Crosby, the longest tenured captain in the NHL, and captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins since 2007.

Is Phil Kessel an alternate captain?

Hear this out loudPausePhilip Joseph Kessel Jr. (born October 2, 1987) is an American professional ice hockey winger and alternate captain for the Arizona Coyotes of the National Hockey League (NHL). Kessel is a two-time Stanley Cup champion, winning back-to-back championships with the Penguins in 2016 and 2017.

Has any NHL goalie been a captain?

Hear this out loudPauseIn NHL history, there have been six goaltenders who served as official team captains: John Ross Roach (Toronto St. Patricks): 1924–25 season. George Hainsworth (Montreal Canadiens): 1932–33 season.

How many captains in the NHL are Canadian?

Hear this out loudPauseCanada easily leads the way with 38.46% of the total, followed by the Americans at 23.07. With the NHL regular season just around the corner, it will be interesting to see if any of the remaining five teams choose to anoint a member of their organization with the title.

Who is the longest serving captain in NHL history?

The longest tenure in league history was Steve Yzerman of the Detroit Red Wings, who served as captain of the Red Wings for (nineteen seasons) twenty years. Twenty-six of the thirty-one NHL teams currently have a captain.

Who are the captains of all NHL teams?

With the exception of four teams, every NHL franchise has a captain at the helm. In fact, one even have two. This past summer, the Carolina Hurricanes announced that Jordan Staal and Justin Faulk would share duties over the course of the season.

Who is the best leader in NHL history?

Of all the great leaders in NHL history, only one has an award named for him. That would be Messier, whose Mark Messier Leadership Award is presented each year to recognize a player who’s a superior leader on his team on and off the ice.

Who was the longest serving captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs?

Armstrong was the Leafs’ longest-serving captain as he held that role from 1957 to 1969. As team captain, Armstrong led the Leafs to three consecutive Stanley Cups from 1962-64 and also helped the team win the Cup again in 1967, which is the last time the Leafs won the Cup.