I think it will be Backlund or Tanev, and would be equally fine with either. Backlund is probably more likely
Let Huby do this own thing without having to worry being the captain.
Arguments for Backlund:
- Longest-serving Flame. Has played with the last two Flames captains in the last two eras of Flames hockey. Has seen it all.
- Got rave reviews from teammates for how he captained Sweden to Gold at the 2018 Worlds
- Does the most community work out of anyone on the team
- IMO our best player in the Edmonton series
Arguments for Tanev:
- Excellent at providing leadership and direction, especially for young players that he is paired with
- Seems to be universally respected by players and coaches, very consistent and never seems to have an off-night
- Plays a more important role on the team than Backlund (shutdown D vs middle six centre)
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