Capitals Name Season 5 Captains

The Washington Capitals announced the team captains for Season 5 of CLUTCH. Earning the 'C' for the first time is center Patrick Marleau. Dan Boyle returns as an Alternate, and also wearing the 'A' is Todd Warriner.

Marleau, 26, will be captain for the first time this season. He checks in at 6-2 and 205 pounds, and is a great combination of speed, skating and strength. He's also extremely durable and good at both ends of the ice. Patrick needs to work on his passing to really move to the next level, but he'll be surrounded with quality players this season so his numbers should improve. Last year he had 16 goals and 25 assists with 115 hits and 0 PIMs in 79 games.

Boyle, 29, is in his second year as an alternate captain. The 5-11, 190 pounder, has adequate speed and is a good all-around blueliner. His best attribute is his passing, but he also has good intensity and strength. Boyle isn't a standout at either end of the ice, but he plays well both ways. Last season he scored nine goals and dished out 17 assists with 86 hits and 0 PIMs in 60 games. Dan missed the early part of the season due to a contract dispute.

Warriner, 27, is stepping up into the alternate captain role for the first time this season. At 6-2 and 205 pounds, Warriner is a good power forward with good speed as well. He's also an excellent passer with very good skating and puckhandling skills as well. Warriner's best weapon is his offensive skill and the team will definitely count on him to score a lot of goals. He'll likely play with Palffy and Marleau to form a strong first line with a lot of scoring ability. Last season Warriner netted 19 goals and dished out 34 assists in 81 games, 30 goals or more will be expected this year.

With this solid leadership group in place, the Capitals are looking forward to a successful Season 5.