Another twist to the debate. Ranking of current NHL team captains based on sabermetrical rating of players from last season. "Goals Versus Threshold" ratings based on 11 mathematical factors.
Washington Capitals Alexander Ovechkin 3
Pittsburgh Penguins Sidney Crosby 4
Chicago Blackhawks Jonathan Toews 31
Minnesota Wild Mikko Koivu 35
Detroit Red Wings Nicklas Lidstrom 38
Ottawa Senators Daniel Alfredsson 41
Boston Bruins Zdeno Chara 42
Columbus Blue Jackets Rick Nash 51
Carolina Hurricanes Eric Staal 54
Philadelphia Flyers Mike Richards 66
Nashville Predators Shea Weber 82
New Jersey Devils Jamie Langenbrunner 83
Calgary Flames Jarome Iginla 84
Tampa Bay Lightning Vincent Lecavalier 125
Florida Panthers Bryan McCabe 147
Los Angeles Kings Dustin Brown 168
Phoenix Coyotes Shane Doan 214
Dallas Stars Brenden Morrow 216
Toronto Maple Leafs Dion Phaneuf 251
New York Rangers Chris Drury 252
St. Louis Blues Eric Brewer 452
Buffalo Sabres Craig Rivet 499
Colorado Avalanche Adam Foote 544
New York Islanders Doug Weight 651
Anaheim Ducks vacant
Atlanta Thrashers vacant
Edmonton Oilers vacant
Montreal Canadiens vacant
San Jose Sharks vacant
Vancouver Canucks vacant
Complete list at:
http://www.behindthenet.ca/2009/gvt.php ... team=&pos=
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http://tiny.cc/64uxv