I say no. Williams does not need a letter on his jersey to lead the Carolina Hurricanes, he can lead the team just by entering the room.
During the summer of 2019, Justin Williams announced he was taking a break from hockey. Now that he is rested, Williams is ready to help push the Carolina Hurricanes back to the playoffs and once again push for Stanley Cup glory.
There is no doubt in my mind that Jordan Staal would hand over his Captaincy to Williams without even blinking an eye. He is respected by any team he laced up the skates for, just ask the LA Kings.