{"id":474370,"date":"2025-09-16T14:24:18","date_gmt":"2025-09-16T18:24:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=474370"},"modified":"2025-09-16T14:24:18","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T18:24:18","slug":"new-captain-in-the-big-apple","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/09\/16\/new-captain-in-the-big-apple\/","title":{"rendered":"New Captain in the Big Apple"},"content":{"rendered":"

On Tuesday, the New York Rangers named their next captain. The next captain of the\u00a0Blueshirts\u00a0<\/em>is J.T. Miller<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Miller New Captain in New York<\/h2>\n
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J.T. Miller has been named captain of the #NYR<\/a>.<\/p>\n

He’s viewed internally as the embodiment of how the team wants to conduct its business, on and off the ice.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) September 16, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Miller played parts of last season in the Big Apple following a late January trade<\/a> with Vancouver<\/a>. Miller was one of the Rangers’ leading scorers and tied for 13th in the NHL\u00a0 after joining the Rangers. It is Miller’s second stint with the team.<\/p>\n

“Since his arrival last season, J.T. immediately became a leader for our group and exemplifies how we want to conduct ourselves both on and off the ice,” general manager Chris Drury<\/a> said<\/a>. “Congratulations to J.T. and his entire family on an incredibly meaningful achievement, and we’re confident he will continue to represent our organization with class, commitment and integrity.”<\/p>\n

Rangers Needed a Captain<\/h3>\n

After trading captain Jacob Trouba<\/a> to the Anaheim Ducks<\/a> last season, the Rangers went the remainder of the season without a captain. Many expected the team to choose a captain before training camp opened. With the beginning of training camp days away, the Rangers have indeed selected their next captain.<\/p>\n

Controversial Pick?<\/h3>\n

Miller may display the qualities needed of a captain, but there may be some controversy surrounding the choice. Many thought defenceman Adam Fox<\/a> was next in line for the captaincy. Evidently, the Rangers organization felt differently.<\/p>\n

It will be interesting to see if there is any backlash for the selection, whether it be from the team or the fans.<\/p>\n

Main Photo: Danny Wild- Imagn Images<\/em><\/p>\n

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