The more I’ve learned about all the responsibilities that are informally associated with being a team captain–from serving as the face of the team to the media to welcoming new players, mentoring young players and prospects, and serving as the buffer between the players and the coaching staff–the more I’ve understood why the Red Wings chose to wait to name a captain this past season.
We know that Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman has stated that he’s going to name a captain this season, however, and The Score’s Brandon Maron believes that the Wings will make the obvious choice:
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It’s clear both Dylan Larkin and Anthony Mantha are set to spearhead a new era in Detroit. After a complete overhaul that’s resulted in a ton of young talent, the Red Wings will need either Larkin or Mantha to guide the way.
However, all signs point to Larkin assuming that role. The Michigan native sported an “A” this past season, and he’s Detroit’s offensive focal point. The 24-year-old will be needed in the locker room to get his young teammates going.
Continued; it’s just time for Larkin to be named captain, and it should happen before the start of the 2020-2021 season.
