Flyers: Couturier’s Long Road Back Leads to Becoming Captain
A long road of development, back injuries, and returning from nearly two years out have led to the Flyers captaincy for Sean Couturier.
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Sean Couturier Named 20th Captain in Flyers History
Sean Couturier was named the 20th captain in Flyers history. Scott Laughton remains an alternate captain and is joined by Travis Konecny.
Age Just a Number for Claude Giroux
Claude Giroux has been captain of the Flyers for eight seasons, his ninth set to begin on Jan. 13, the day after his 33rd birthday. Giroux’s career has had its peaks and valleys from a production standpoint, but he’s remained durable, very rarely missing action, and is respected as a leader by his teammates. To him, the age he will reach one day before the season opener is nothing but a number.
Face of the Franchise
Claude Giroux couldn't help but smile last week answering questions about the Flyers' captaincy. He knew it. You knew it. Every fan who attended practice knew it.
Giroux, the 25-year-old center who recently landed at No. 3 in TSN's top 50 players in the NHL, is the Flyers' captain...