When looking at todays 10 best captains in the NHL we think of the main criteria that creates this person.
Obviously the skill level comes into effect because if you are never on the ice, well you can't really lead by example
Second, your character and how you are in the dressing room. In todays world, you will never be respected and followed simply by what you do on the ice, if you're a jerk in the dressing room your team will hate you.
Finally the players adaptability is crucial. if you can score without stopping the other team from scoring you are basically useless, if you can't score but stop the other team from scoring - useless. You must do it all.
Captains are a special breed, not just anyone can be a captain and as is being shown in Montreal and Toronto, when you have had a st ...
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