It sure took a lot longer than many expected but on Wednesday, one day be for the start of the season, Steve Yzerman officially named Dylan Larkin as the next captain of the Detroit Red Wings.
Following the announcement, Yzerman spoke to the media and explained why Larkin got the honor.
“He stands out as a leader in his work ethic,” Yzerman told reporters. “He’s a mature young man, he cares, he’s responsible. He has a lot of the characteristics that make him a leader.”
Steve Yzerman on why Dylan Larkin fit the mold for a #RedWings captain
"He stands out as a leader in his work ethic. … He's a mature young man, he cares, he's responsible. He has a lot of the characteristics that make him a leader." #LGRW
— Nolan Bianchi (@nolanbianchi) January 13, 2021
Steve Yzerman on being able to pass the torch from one captain to another:
"I try to relay a little bit of my experience as a captain in that conversation and offer a little bit of advice … Both Jeff Blashill and I feel very good about the decision." #LGRW
— Nolan Bianchi (@nolanbianchi) January 13, 2021
Nation, was this a no-brainer decision for Yzerman? If so, what do you think took so long for the decision to be announced?
