Five Best Options To Be The Next Calgary Flames Captain

WINNIPEG, CANADA - APRIL 5: Andrew Mangiapane #88, MacKenzie Weegar #52 and Mikael Backlund #11 of the Calgary Flames celebrate a goal while Connor Hellebuyck #37 of the Winnipeg Jets looks up in the second period during a game on April 5, 2023 at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. (Photo by Jason Halstead/Getty Images) /

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CALGARY, CANADA – APRIL 2: Rasmus Andersson #4 of the Calgary Flames in action against the Anaheim Ducks during an NHL game at Scotiabank Saddledome on April 2, 2023 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The Flames defeated the Ducks 5-4. (Photo by Derek Leung/Getty Images) /

2. Rasmus Andersson

Recently, Flames writer Eric Francis noted that GM Craig Conroy will be looking to make a decision on a new captain early this summer, and while that’s not a surprise, what was a little surprising was the fact that he pegged defence-man Rasmus Andersson to be the best choice for the role.

Over the past few years, Andersson has grown leaps and bounds as a player and a leader, and with the team in turmoil all season long, he stood up and showed the qualities that every team wants in a captain.

Beyond that, his production on the ice remained fantastic, with 11 goals and 38 assists for 49 points, just one shy of his career high (50) that he set during the 2021/22 season, and if he continues at that level, he may be the best option after all.

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