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Sharks Go Captainless: Alternates Lead for 2025-26

10/9/2025

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Summary

Story summary

San Jose Sharks will not appoint a captain for 2025-26, rotating five alternates; first season without a captain since 2014-15; the coaching staff express confidence in the leadership group's skills and character.
Tyler Toffoli will wear the 'A' for all games, per Ryan Warsofsky.
Home-game alternates are Macklin Celebrini and Barclay Goodrow.
Road-game alternates are Mario Ferraro and Alexander Wennberg.

History

Historical Context

In the 2014-15 NHL season, the San Jose Sharks operated without a captain for the first time, opting for a leadership model featuring five alternate captains. This shift reflects a broader trend in professional sports towards collective leadership, emphasizing shared responsibility over traditional hierarchies. Such changes may influence future team dynamics and leadership structures within the NHL.

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Story summary

San Jose Sharks will not appoint a captain for 2025-26, rotating five alternates; first season without a captain since 2014-15; the coaching staff express confidence in the leadership group's skills and character.
Tyler Toffoli will wear the 'A' for all games, per Ryan Warsofsky.
Home-game alternates are Macklin Celebrini and Barclay Goodrow.
Road-game alternates are Mario Ferraro and Alexander Wennberg.

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