BLOG: Oilers name four alternate captains
by edmontonoilers.com staff / Edmonton OilersThe Oilers have named four alternate captains for the upcoming season:
- Andrew Ference
- Taylor Hall
- Ryan Nugent-Hopkins
- Jordan Eberle
Coach McLellan also stated that with Eberle's injury, Matt Hendricks will also rotate in with an 'A'.
In unrelated news, the head coach added that Cam Talbot will start Thursday's season opener in St. Louis
Stay tuned for more coverage.
The #Oilers have named four alternate captains: Taylor Hall, Jordan Eberle, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins & Andrew Ference. pic.twitter.com/78zOTG2aIY
— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) October 7, 2015Coach McLellan says @Ferknuckle's leadership expertise will be vital in helping the others grow as captains. pic.twitter.com/6iMqsGqcWN
— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) October 7, 2015Coach McLellan announces @ctalbot33 will start between the pipes for the #Oilers tomorrow night in St. Louis. pic.twitter.com/KSsBtNi56d
— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) October 7, 2015"It's a nice honour when coaches and management recognize you as a leader." #Oilers alternate captain @RNH_93 pic.twitter.com/3bWKNg8Ble
— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) October 7, 2015