https://nypost.com/2018/09/14/rangers-likely-wont-name-a-captain-but-thats-not-the-worst-thing/
So when do the Rangers trade Kreider? Brooks brought it up. He will be 29 at the start of his next contract which will take him to his mid 30's.
Shattenkirk just got here. He still has three years left on his contract.
Maybe the Rangers don't view those players as leaders. Captain material.
The Rangers made Callahan the captain in 2011 when he signed just a 3 year contract and was traded at the 2014 deadline. They weren't concerned about a revolving door at captain.
The next captain should be the face of the next Rangers team which competes for a Cup.
Don't name a captain for a while.