Andrew Ference, who has been the Edmonton Oilers’ captain the last two seasons, says there are no plans to hand over the role to one of the NHL team’s younger core players.
He said it’s status quo as far as he can tell.
“One of the first conversations I had with Todd (McLellan, Edmonton’s new coach) was about that,” said Ference, who was aware a new bench boss might have his own ideas on the captaincy.
“I brought it up … I like things out in the open,” he continued. “I don’t like walking on eggshells or awkward moments, player to coach, player to GM.