Anaheim Ducks name Mikael Granlund 10th captain in franchise history

Breaking NewsJaxson Dart's knee injury could reportedly end Giants QB's seasonRead moreTRENDINGNFL Power RankingsWeek 3 Waiver WireMLB playoff pictureA new 'Spygate'?Fantasy Panic MeterStory byStory byAnaheim Ducks name Mikael Granlund 10th captain in franchise historyMike Brehm, USA TODAYTue, September 22, 2026 at 7:03 PM UTC·2 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesAnaheim Ducks name their new captain and it's probably not who you thinkHonestly love the trend of more European captains in the NHL.HockeyFeedFormer Wild Forward Named 10th Captain In Anaheim Ducks HistoryThirteen years after his NHL debut, veteran Mikael Granlund assumes the mantle of leadership for a surging Anaheim squad, bringing his extensive international captaincy experience to the Ducks.The Hockey News - Minnesota WildFormer MSU hockey captain invited to Anaheim Ducks training campFormer Michigan State captain and defenseman Matt Basgall was added to the Anaheim Ducks training camp roster.Spartans WireAdvertisementAdvertisementNHL Awards Odds, 2026-27 Anaheim DucksFollowing an interesting offseason and Leo Carlsson’s record-breaking contract, betting markets evaluate if Anaheim’s young core can topple Pacific Division powerhouses and sustain their recent playoff momentum.The Hockey News - Anaheim DucksBlackhawks GM Reveals Why Connor Bedard Received the CaptaincyThe Chicago Blackhawks did the predictable last week as they named franchise player Connor Bedard as the Original Six franchise’s 37th captain in history. 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