Who’s the Best Player Without a Captaincy in the NHL?

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Have you ever wondered who the best active NHL player is who hasn’t been given the captaincy? Let’s dive into the discussion.

Who's the best player active player who will never wear a C?
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Summary

  • Malkin, Kane, and Kucherov are popular choices for top players without the C.
  • Fans question if MacKinnon and Kucherov would even want the captaincy.
  • Debate on skaters never having been a Captain or Alternate includes Barzal and Panarin.

Constant-Squirrel555

Constant-Squirrel555 believes Malkin is the standout player without a Captaincy.

_Salsa_Shark

_Salsa_Shark agrees, stating Malkin probably deserves the recognition.

golfy_m8

Golfy_m8 offers a different perspective, suggesting Malkin, Kane, Kucherov, and Draisaitl, also raising a question about skaters who’ve never been Captain or Alternate.