Well, this answers nothing:

Blashill said they’ve pretty much decided who will wear the letters but won’t announce it yet, also wouldn’t say if there would be a Captain this season or just A’s

— Jeff Riger (@riger1984) October 2, 2018

Blashill also said team close to deciding the captain situation..would not say if there would be a captain, or three A’s

— Ted Kulfan (@tkulfan) October 2, 2018

I guess we’ll have to wait ’till opening night.

HSJ is sticking to her guns:

Jeff Blashill says Red Wings are “close” to decision on what to do with leadership letters in aftermath of Henrik Zetterberg’s departure.
My guess is they don’t name a captain this season, make Frans Nielsen an alternate. Look at Dylan Larkin for ‘C’ next year.

— Helene St. James (@HeleneStJames) October 2, 2018