A veteran forward with extensive NHL experience has been unexpectedly named captain of the Anaheim Ducks, marking the franchise’s 10th in its history. The selection comes after just one season with the team, raising questions about the decision given his relatively short tenure. With nearly 15 years in the league under his belt, the player brings leadership from a career that has included stints with multiple organizations. Fans and analysts will be watching to see how the appointment impacts the team’s direction moving forward.

Earlier today, the Anaheim Ducks announced that veteran Mikael Granlund has been named the 10th captain in franchise history. Granlund is approaching his 15th NHL season and his second with the Ducks. Although it’s somewhat surprising that Anaheim would hand the ‘C’ to a player who has only been with the team for a year, […]