Buffalo Sabres: 3 candidates for team captain in 2022-23

By Sion Fawkes | Apr 25, 2022

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - APRIL 21: Rasmus Dahlin #26 of the Buffalo Sabres is congratulated by teammates Victor Olofsson #71 and Tage Thompson #72 during the second period against the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center on April 21, 2022 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

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NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – APRIL 21: Jeff Skinner #53 of the Buffalo Sabres celebrates his goal during the third period against the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center on April 21, 2022 in Newark, New Jersey. The Buffalo Sabres defeated the New Jersey Devils 5-2. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

Jeff Skinner

After two marginal seasons, Jeff Skinner returned to form and is threatening a new career-high if he logs just two more points. Unlike Dahlin, Skinner has both age and experience on his side, as he will be entering his 13th NHL season.

Skinner also has credentials that Dahlin has yet to achieve. He won the Calder Memorial Trophy in 2010-11, while Dahlin finished third in the voting following his rookie season. Skinner also has two NHL All-Star Games on his resume.

Finally, Skinner, has provided consistent performances all season. And he is a perfect candidate to lead a plethora of younger Sabres who have already risen to or are rising through the AHL ranks and to the NHL.

Like Dahlin, Skinner will at least wear an ‘A’ on the front of his jersey in 2022-23. But given his production and experience, plus contract status, he is probably the best option to attain the ‘C.’

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