Anaheim Ducks: Cam Fowler is the perfect candidate for next captain

Confidence

The way a veteran player carries himself on the ice is crucial. If a player is confident in himself, his teammates will often follow suit. Likewise, if a player feels inadequate, it can affect the attitude of his teammates towards him.

Cam Fowler is a player who thrives when he is confident in himself. He uses his confidence as a motivator to improve in areas where he feels he is lacking. Fowler does not often let his mistakes take him out of his regular game. Instead, he learns from his mistakes to refine his game.

Nevertheless, he knows full well just how easily a few bad games cause your confidence to slip.

"“Confidence goes a huge way in this game and a lot of people don’t realize how easily it can slip, even for professional players.” -Cam Fowler, Anaheim Ducks defenseman"

Optimism

Being optimistic goes hand in hand with confidence. Just like with confidence, being an optimistic player will affect the attitude of your team in a positive way. In every one of Cam Fowler’s postgame interviews I’ve seen, even if he is disappointed, he still radiates optimism.

His attitude during his exit interview this season was the perfect example. Fowler was out with a shoulder injury and eager to join his teammates in the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. However, their playoff journey was short lived after being swept by San Jose in the first round.

Who would have blamed him for having a negative attitude about the outcome? No one. He did express his disappointment; however, he quickly shifted everyone’s focus on the fact that his team had overcome overwhelming obstacles and how excited he was for the future of his team.

"“There is a lot to look forward to, and obviously there is a lot of disappointment right now, but I am optimistic and excited about the future of this team.” -Cam Fowler, 2017-18 season exit interview"