The NHL has a historic 10 teams without captains, including four in the Eastern Conference: Boston, Columbus, New York Islanders, and Ottawa Senators. Boston’s leadership likely falls to either David Pastrňák or Charlie McAvoy after Patrice Bergeron’s retirement. Columbus seeks a new captain after Boone Jenner’s departure, with potential candidates like Sean Monahan and Mathieu Olivier. The Islanders may appoint Bo Horvat as their new leader after Anders Lee’s exit, while Brady Tkachuk remains captain of the Senators.
