AboutT. Martina Expertise I can answer questions concerning rules, plays, game tips, and the NHL. I cannot answer personal player stats questions for many players. Opinion questions are welcome.
Experience I have played the game for over 18 years at all different levels (house, travel, high school, etc.) Also, I am a highly experienced, knowledgeable, and registered USA Hockey Official, working most levels of hockey.
I know that each team much have either a Captain, and 2 Alternates, or 3 Alternates...
However, last NHL Season the Buffalo Sabres had co-captains in Drury and Briere, it only dawned on me now that each team is only allowed one.
Any insight?
Answer Hi Mike,
You are correct that if a team has a Captain (C) it can then have 2 Alternates (A), or 3 Alternate's if there is no designated Captain.
I checked the rules and there is no rule that states you can't have "rotating Captains" which is what I think was the case for Buffalo. The rules state that only one person wears the C in a game, but nothing about switching that duty around between games.
I've been on many teams that did this before, but it's not too common in the NHL.
