The safest option to become the next New York Rangers captain has to be Vincent Trocheck.
Last season when the Rangers traded their former captain Jacob Trouba to the Anaheim Ducks, it was Trocheck who filled the role of the team’s unofficial captain.
Through the Rangers’ tough stretches, Trocheck was the one to speak up to the media when needed, while he was never afraid to offer words of wisdom.
The 32-year-old forward appears to be well-liked and highly respected among players in the Rangers' locker room, which is essential for being a captain.
Trocheck’s style of play is that of a true leader. He plays a hard-knose, physical brand of hockey, as he’s always fighting for loose pucks and is not afraid to get his hands dirty.
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On top of it all, Trocheck has been with the Rangers for the past three seasons, making him an established cornerstone of the organization.
There are certainly other options to entertain in regards to a potential captain, but you really can’t go wrong by picking Trocheck.