A veteran defenseman has been appointed as the new captain of the New York Islanders, marking his second NHL captaincy after previously leading another team. The selection comes after being drafted in the first round by the Vancouver Canucks, though he has since spent his career primarily with the Islanders. Fans and analysts will be watching closely to see how his leadership experience shapes the team’s direction this season. His return to a captain’s role highlights both his durability and the organization’s confidence in his ability to guide the roster.

Bo Horvat was named captain of the New York Islanders on Monday. This will be the 31-year-old’s second time being a captain in the NHL. Selected by the Vancouver Canucks with the No. 9 pick in the ...