The Montreal Canadiens named defenseman Shea Weber as their new captain on Monday.
Weber is the 30th captain in franchise history. He succeeds American-born winger Max Pacioretty, who was traded to the Vegas Golden Knights this summer. Pacioretty had been Montreal's captain since 2015. Weber's captaincy was decided by management; Pacioretty's title came via a player vote.
Weber, 33, arrived in Montreal in June 2016 via a trade with the Nashville Predators that sent star defenseman P.K. Subban to Nashville.
Weber played only 26 games for Montreal last season, with six goals and 10 assists.