The Vancouver Canucks went well over a calendar year without a team captain, and for good reason. The letter worn over the heart of leaders means a great amount in the Canadian market, and Canucks management was keen on finding the right fit.
Heading into the big five-o season, fans knew it was only a matter of time until Bo Horvat would be passed the torch from Canuck legend Henrik Sedin. It was the night of Oct. 9, the team’s home opener, when the franchise officially announced Horvat as the team’s new leader.