On September 19, 2013, the Dallas Stars made headlines when they named 24-year-old Jamie Benn the newest captain of the organization.
After being a fifth-round pick in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft, Benn quickly rose through the ranks and started his first game for Dallas on opening night in 2009. It was a bit of a risk at first, especially for new general manager Jim Nill.
But over the past three seasons, the 27-year-old has proven that Nill made the best choice. Since putting on the C for the first time, Benn has transformed himself into the ultimate hockey player.