The New York Rangers named a captain for their 100th season, handing the keys to the castle to J.T. Miller. On the surface, it’s a big, symbolic moment. A new face to slap on programs, a voice to trot out in postgame scrums, a man who rules the roost. On the ice, it’s supposed to be more than ceremonial. A captain embodies toughness, steadiness, and resilience. They’re supposed to be attuned to the undercurrents of the locker room and make sure the gaggle of personalities doesn’t dissolve into dismal chaos. They should impel the team forward when the season drags, staunch bleeding after a bad loss, and transmit the coach’s vision without turning into just another indoctrinated automaton.
The harsh truth about the Rangers’ naming J.T Miller captain
