Yeah, I've been advocating for Backlund for years now. The only reason he hasn't been captain yet is because he's played here during the tenure of our two greatest captains in franchise history: Iginla and Giordano. It's pretty hard to top those two.
He's earned it, and he's make a great captain IMO. I don't see any of the younger guys deserving it, and I don't think Lucic would fit since he may not be on the roster much longer. Tanev is the only other possibility, but Backlund's tenure should earn him first consideration.
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