Perfect examples would be Jonathan Toews of the Chicago Blackhawks and Anze Kopitar of the Los Angeles Kings, two star centers who’ve led their respective clubs to multiple Stanley Cups this decade.
Apr. 29/1988 – Chicago Blackhawsk center Jonathan Toews is born. 2x Olympic Gold, 3x Stanley Cup Winner, 6x All-Star & 2010 Conn Smythe Winner. Career stats: 791 Games Played, 292 Goals, 382 Assists for 674 Points. pic.twitter.com/w1CUfspkDt
— Today In History (@TodayThatWas) April 29, 2018
The issue with this for the Florida Panthers is that their captain is Derek MacKenzie: a loyal servant to the franchise, but definitely isn’t the crown jewel of the Cats.