As of right now the New York Rangers currently don't have a captain, as GM Chris Drury decided to trade former defenseman and captain Jacob Trouba to the Anaheim Ducks back in December. However, according to Larry Brooks the organization has found their next captain.
New York Rangers Turn To Veteran Forward To Lead The Organization To Success
During Miller's second tenure with the Rangers he quickly set a tone for the organization, something that has led longtime analyst Larry Brooks of the New York Post to believe the Rangers will name J.T. Miller as their next captain.
The captain's sweater is not just another piece of laundry. It represents the organization's ethos. The Rangers acquired J.T. Miller to change the team culture. The 32-year-old is hard-edged and can be abrasive. That is the identity the Blueshirts should adopt.