The Anaheim Ducks name forward Mikael Granlund as the team’s 10th captain in franchise history. Reports from multiple outlets say the announcement comes on Tuesday, Sept. 22.
The decision is framed around Granlund’s leadership background and recent production. NDTV highlights that he leads Finland at major international events, while also noting his performance from the prior NHL season: 41 points in 58 games. Other coverage similarly focuses on his overall role as a core forward and the club’s choice to appoint him as captain, emphasizing the franchise milestone rather than contrasting viewpoints.
Across the sources, the main differences are in emphasis—some focus on the timing of the announcement and the franchise count of captains, while others add context about his international experience and last season’s statistics. None of the reports dispute the appointment or provide conflicting details about who is named captain.
