The Seattle Kraken have been without a team captain for over two years and are in need of a new leader. Several players are being considered for the role, including Yanni Gourde, Jaden Schwartz, Jordan Eberle, Adam Larsson, and dark horse candidate Vince Dunn.
Teams that have successful captains, like Aleksander Barkov, Connor McDavid, and Quinn Hughes, have shown great leadership and respect within their organizations. The absence of a captain can leave a gap in a team's spirit and performance, as evidenced by the Kraken's recent seasons.
A new captain will be vital for the Kraken as they aim to improve their performance and make a return to the playoffs under their newly appointed head coach Dan Bylsma.