NHL Power Rankings: Identifying the perfect celebrity captain for each team ahead of All-Star Weekend

The NHL could use a little more star power behind the bench

By Austin Nivison Jan 31, 2024 at 9:20 am ET• 1 min read

The NHL All-Star Weekend is almost here, and each of the four teams has been assigned a celebrity co-captain to help them navigate the festivities. That sounded like a good idea to me, so I decided to pick a celebrity captain for every NHL team in this week's NHL Power Rankings.

When trying to find a celebrity captain for each team, I tried to find someone who has a strong tie to the area. Maybe they grew up in the city, or maybe they achieved fame in the area. It was also important to take the current state of the team into account as well.

For instance, teams like the Oilers, Bruins and Jets needed legends to help them navigate what might be deep playoff runs in the 2024 NHL Playoffs. Other teams, like the Maple Leafs, Kings and Senators needed celebrities who could come in and improve morale almost immediately after taking some heat this season. Finding the perfect fit for each squad was an important duty, and I can assure you I took it very seriously.