The Carolina Hurricanes will not begin the season with a captain, instead choosing to go with four alternate captains.
Forwards Jordan Staal, Jeff Skinner and Victor Rask and defenseman Justin Faulk will serve as alternates.
The Hurricanes have been without a captain since Eric Staal was traded to the New York Rangers on Feb. 28.
Hurricanes to start season without captain
Carolina names Jordan Staal, Jeff Skinner, Victor Rask, Justin Faulk alternates
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