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Vegas Golden Knights: Ranking their captain candidates

By Tyler Samson

LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 20: Deryk Engelland #5 of the Vegas Golden Knights prepares for a face off during the second period against the Boston Bruins at T-Mobile Arena on February 20, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/NHLI via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 20: Deryk Engelland #5 of the Vegas Golden Knights prepares for a face off during the second period against the Boston Bruins at T-Mobile Arena on February 20, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/NHLI via Getty Images) /
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Jonathan Marchessault

Since being taken by the Vegas Golden Knights in the expansion draft, Jonathan Marchessault has been nothing short of an absolute superstar not just in Vegas, but throughout the rest of the NHL. After coming off of a 75 point 2017-18 regular season campaign, he has posted an impressive 54 points in 75 games played in the 2018-19 season.

Before coming to Vegas, Marchessault was heading down a journeyman path as had played for three teams (Columbus Blue Jackets, Tampa Bay Lightning and Florida Panthers) in five seasons in the NHL (2012-2017). When he was taken from Tampa by Vegas in the expansion draft, the then 27-year-old was coming off of a career-high 51 point season and showed signs of linear growth.

Ever since becoming a Golden Knight, Marchessault seems nearly unstoppable as he is contributing offensively night in and night out. At 5’9” and 174 pounds, he is one of the smallest players in the NHL, but his work ethic and fearlessness make him a great player and role model.

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It is the way that Marchessault conducts himself that would make him a great captain for the Vegas Golden Knights. When he plays, he gets the best out of his linemates and it is likely that he can translate that in the locker room when trying to ignite a spark for his team.

After signing a six-year, $30 million extension with Vegas on January 3, 2017, Marchessault is going to be a Golden Knight for a long time. Due to the fact that he is a crucial member of the team and is going to be with them for the long haul, he makes a strong case to being named the captain of the Golden Knights.

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