The Vancouver Canucks just became the first franchise in 60 years to name their goalie captain.
The Vancouver Canucks just became the first franchise in 60 years to name their goalie captain.
Luongo won’t be allowed to argue calls or wear a ‘C,’ according to the so-called Durnan rule, named for Montreal Canadiens’ Bill Durnan, the last goaltender to serve as captain, in 1947-48. (Durnan left his crease so often to argue calls that opponents protested saying it gave the Habs unscheduled timeouts during strategic points in games, and the league responded with a rule barring goalies.)
Mattias Ohlund will deal with ceremonial aspects of the position, like faceoffs.
Has a nicer ring than captain Sundin, no?