The NHL is lacking in veteran leadership this year and it's not by choice, as Gabriel Landeskog is still out with injury. Jonathan Toews and the Blackhawks parted ways this off-season, leaving a massive void.
As captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins for 17 years, Sidney Crosby leads the pack, followed by Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals for 15 years, and Steven Stamkos of the Tampa Bay Lightning and Jamie Benn of the Dallas Stars both have 11 years behind them.