Danny Briere said that Chris Pronger was the team's de facto captain last season. Mike Richards was the team's captain until he was traded this summer, but he certainly wasn't the only leader on that team. With Richards gone, both Pronger and Danny Briere are regarded as potential candidates for the job. Giving Pronger the C would make a lot of sense, but one argument against him could be his health. Pronger was limited to 50 games last season and he's currently dealing with wrist/back injuries. Right now Pronger is reportedly making progress, but he might not be 100% by the start of training camp.