When a ship is missing its captain, things usually go wrong. That’s why picking a captain is critical. Without capable and trustworthy leadership, the excursion is practically doomed.
The same thing applies when picking the captain of a hockey team. You need someone who can be consistent, determined, and lead well. That’s what captains do. They always look out for the team’s best interests and are ready to protect them at any cost.
That’s probably why the Dallas Stars chose forward Jamie Benn as their new captain back in September of 2013.
As the winds of change blew across the Dallas hockey spectrum following the lockout season of 2013, the Stars were in search of a new captain to compliment their new logo and jerseys.