The role of a captain varies across NHL teams, with some teams currently lacking a captain. Notably, the Chicago Blackhawks have the shortest tenured captain in Nick Foligno, appointed on September 18, 2024, while Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins holds the longest tenure since May 31, 2007.

This season, multiple teams like the Anaheim Ducks, Philadelphia Flyers, and Seattle Kraken do not have a captain, reflecting diverse team dynamics.