Unveiling the NHL Team Captains for the Year 2024

The selection method for team captains in the National Hockey League (NHL) often varies from one team to another. Interestingly, at the moment, a trio of teams are without an official captain. This article provides an insider look into the current captains of the NHL teams and how they are chosen.

A Glimpse into the Captain Selection Process

Each NHL team exhibits unique criteria and procedures when it comes to choosing their captains. For some, it’s about the player’s skill on the ice; for others, it’s about their leadership abilities off the rink. In some rare instances, a team may even decide to operate without a designated captain.

Current Captains: From the Shortest to the Longest Tenured

Among the current captains, the Buffalo Sabres’ defenseman Rasmus Dahlin, who assumed his role on September 26, 2024, has the shortest tenure. In contrast, Sidney Crosby, the forward of the Pittsburgh Penguins, holds the record for the longest tenure, having been captain since May 31, 2007.

Complete List of Current NHL Team Captains

Here’s a comprehensive list of the captains for each NHL team as of 2024:

Anaheim Ducks: Radko Gudas
Boston Bruins: Brad Marchand
Buffalo Sabres: Rasmus Dahlin
Calgary Flames: Mikael Backlund
Carolina Hurricanes: Jordan Staal
Chicago Blackhawks: Nick Foligno
Colorado Avalanche: Gabriel Landeskog
Columbus Blue Jackets: Boone Jenner
Dallas Stars: Jamie Benn
Detroit Red Wings: Dylan Larkin
Edmonton Oilers: Connor McDavid
Florida Panthers: Aleksander Barkov
Los Angeles Kings: Anze Kopitar
Minnesota Wild: Jared Spurgeon
Montreal Canadiens: Nick Suzuki
Nashville Predators: Roman Josi
New Jersey Devils: Nico Hischier
New York Islanders: Anders Lee
New York Rangers: Jacob Trouba
Ottawa Senators: Brady Tkachuk
Philadelphia Flyers: Currently no captain
Pittsburgh Penguins: Sidney Crosby
San Jose Sharks: Logan Couture
Seattle Kraken: Currently no captain
St. Louis Blues: Brayden Schenn
Tampa Bay Lightning: Victor Hedman
Toronto Maple Leafs: Auston Matthews
Utah Hockey Club: Currently no captain
Vancouver Canucks: Quinn Hughes
Vegas Golden Knights: Mark Stone
Washington Capitals: Alex Ovechkin
Winnipeg Jets: Adam Lowry

Stay tuned for more insights and updates on the fascinating world of NHL.