Wild name captains

[JiriHrdina]

The Minnesota Wild are pleased to announce that Daniel Alfredsson has been named the captain of the team for the 2009/2010 season.

In addition, Chris Kelly and Jay Bouwmeester have been named alternate captains.

GM Farhall:
"Frankly it was a pretty easy choice for us. Though he is new to the organization, Danny is a guy that has shown his leadership abilities and will set the tone on the ice. Jay is still developing but we think he's ready to take this next step as a leader for us. Chris is a natural choice as well."

Alfredsson becomes the 5th captain named since GM Farhall took over, following Dan McGillis (twice), Mats Sundin, Paul Kariya and Joe Sakic.

[nyrcrisfer]

Chris Kelly??? I wonder how Gomez and Stillman feel about being passed over for a grinder.

[JiriHrdina]

Well Scotty was a candidate but still might find himself heading back to the Ducks if fricking Sundin retires.

Stillman ain't captain material.