Vegas Golden Knights’ Potential Future Captains

By Michael Anthony Orona | Dec 14, 2016

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RW- Brian Gionta, Buffalo Sabres

The current captain of the Buffalo Sabres, Brian Gionta fits all the qualities of an expansion captain. He’s a veteran leader who should be available come the expansion draft this June.

This season, the 37-year-old forward is posting six goals and five assists in his 27 games played. If Gionta keeps up this pace he has a shot at beating his last season stats of 12 goals and 21 assists.

While his production has been trending down for a few seasons, the leadership he provides could be invaluable for a young team. Having a veteran who could offer valuable leadership and guidance to a younger team is exactly what Vegas should be looking for.

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