Connor McDavid’s first thought after being named Oilers captain
Connor McDavid is still only 29 years old, but he has already made an impact on the hockey world that few others in history can match. He was named captain of the Edmonton Oilers at ...
Mark Messier
Mark Messier is a Canadian centre who won six Stanley Cups and is the only player to captain two different franchises to the title, Edmonton in 1990 and the New York Rangers in 1994. Messier finished with 1,887 points, second only to Wayne Gretzky at the time he retired. Both Edmonton and the Rangers retired his No. 11, and the NHL’s leadership award carries his name.
| Position | Centre, retired 2004 |
|---|---|
| Born | 18 January 1961, Edmonton, Alberta |
| NHL teams | Edmonton, NY Rangers, Vancouver |
| Drafted | 48th overall, 1979, by Edmonton |
| NHL career | 1,756 GP, 694 G, 1,887 P |
| Honours | 6 Stanley Cups · 2 Hart Trophies · Conn Smythe 1984 |
| Legacy | Hall of Fame 2007 · No. 11 retired by both Edmonton and the Rangers |
