El Capitanos, Round 3

DETROIT RED WINGS
Current Captain: Niklas Lidstrom
Remember what I said about Sakic? Ditto for Lidstrom. The only guy who has ever dared to cheap shot him is Ian Lapperriere, which isn’t a surprise (Lapperriere would take on the dudes from 300 single-handedly if he could). There is nary a more deserving player than Lidstrom to win all of the accolades he wins. He rarely makes a mistake, and his quiet, steadying presence comforts teammates, even when the situation is difficult, which isn’t often for the might Wings. First European captain to win a Stanley Cup, and he's practically owned the Norris Trophy for the past decade.
Future captain: Henrik Zetterberg: He just seems like he’s got that captain mentality. I can see them maybe giving the “C” to Kris Draper after Niklas hangs 'em up, but Draper's also nearing the end of his career. I say go with the youth, get 'em started now. Zetterberg would admirably carry on the tradition of the quiet, talented Red Wing captain.

EDMONTON OILERS
Current captain: I guess it's Ethan Moreau technically, but the workhorse is hurt so much we hardly ever see him. He's a gutsy player who gives it his all. What he lacks in talent he makes up with heart. Unfortunately his heart may be his only body part left after hockey is done with him. He's definitely been to hell and back injury-wise. And as much as I admire they guy, I think it's time for a change. And that change would be...
Future Captain: Shawn Horcoff. He's a tad inconsistent and has had his own share injury problems, but I still like him and it looks like he's in it for the long haul with Edmonton. Make the guy captain.

FLORIDA PANTHERS
Current captain: Zilch. Olli Jokinen has left, leaving a huge void at captain. They've got a few choices, none of them super-appealing. If they're going for veteran leadership, there's Cory Stillman and Nick Boynton. Both have been around the block a few times and would be good examples for the youngsters. If you're going young, you might as well start with the homegrowns. I would say Nathan Horton or Jay Bouwmeester. Horton has worn an "A" for most of the past two seasons, so he might be a good choice. Bouwmeester would be a good choice, but I think he may be on his way out of town to chase a new contract. I'd go with Horton if you want youth, Stillman if you want experience.