Anaheim Ducks: Adam Henrique is Posied to be a Great Alternate Captain

Consistency

Consistency is an important quality in a leader. Not only do they have to be consistent with their vision and ideas, but they also have to be consistent with their attendance. Last season, the Anaheim Ducks struggled under their leadership due to the constant shuffling. Their Captain, Ryan Getzlaf, spent time dealing with injuries and the “A” rotated between 5 different players throughout the season: Ryan Kesler, Corey Perry, Josh Manson, Cam Fowler, and Adam Henrique.

While the team’s struggles stemmed from more than just issues with their leadership core, the inconsistency didn’t help. When you have several different players representing your team both on and off the ice, you’re going to deal with mixed messages, different ideas, and there is always the potential for personalities to clash.

A big reason Adam Henrique would be a great fit as one of the Anaheim Ducks alternate captains is that he offers the team consistency. Throughout his 9 season career in the NHL, he has only missed a total of 29 games. In a single season, he has never missed more than 8 games. Should he be allowed to serve alongside Ryan Getzlaf, he can make sure the same ideals Getzlaf would impliment on and off the ice are relayed and executed should the captain fall to injury.

Giving Henrique the opportunity to serve as one of the Ducks alternate captains will ensure that the entire team is on the same page. This is especially important for players like Troy Terry and Sam Steel, and any other young players who slot into the lineup, as they continue to develop in the Anaheim Ducks system.