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Round Table: Who Should be the Anaheim Ducks Next Captain?

By Ciara Durant

ANAHEIM, CA - DECEMBER 6: Cam Fowler #4, Corey Perry #10, Josh Manson #42, and Adam Henrique #14 of the Anaheim Ducks wait for a face-off during the game against the Ottawa Senators on December 6, 2017 at Honda Center in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Debora Robinson/NHLI via Getty Images)
ANAHEIM, CA - DECEMBER 6: Cam Fowler #4, Corey Perry #10, Josh Manson #42, and Adam Henrique #14 of the Anaheim Ducks wait for a face-off during the game against the Ottawa Senators on December 6, 2017 at Honda Center in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Debora Robinson/NHLI via Getty Images) /
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ANAHEIM, CA – OCTOBER 30: Anaheim Ducks center Sam Steel (34) in action during the third period of a game against the Philadelphia Flyers played on October 30, 2018, at the Honda Center in Anaheim, CA. (Photo by John Cordes/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

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It’s a tough question to answer due to the current scenarios at play. Assuming Ryan Getzlaf plays out the rest of his contract, it would appear that Cam Fowler is the favorite to wear the “C” on his sweater. He’d be entering his 12th season with the organization and would have the longest tenure. However, I’m not so sure he’ll be in Anaheim that long, especially considering the recent trade rumors.

Even if he is, the Anaheim Ducks are shaping up to be Sam Steel‘s team. If there is some type of rebuild that goes on between now and 2021, he will be at the forefront. Steel was a terrific leader in Juniors with the Regina Pats and is mature beyond his years.

One other thing to consider is that Getzlaf’s name has been popping up in trade rumors lately. If he wants to accept a trade to a contending team this season or next, Bob Murray owes him that opportunity. At that point, Corey Perry has to inherit the captaincy. It would be a huge slap in the face to one of the franchise’s all-time best players to deny him that honor.

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