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Brett Hull, St. Louis Blues (1995-96)[Credit: Hall of Fame Memorabilia]Brett Hull served as the captain of the St. Louis Blues from 1992-95, but was replaced by Shayne Corson, who signed with St. Louis prior to the 1995-96 season.Shayne Corson, St. Louis Blues (1996)[Credit: Upper Deck]Shayne Corson replaced Brett Hull as the captain of the Blues, but his time as captain – and with the Blues – didnt last very long. The team acquired Wayne Gretzky during the 1996 season and he was immediately named the captain for the remainder of the season. Trevor Linden, Vancouver Canucks (1997-9 Cool

[Credit: Vancouver Canucks]Trevor Linden was a fan favourite in Vancouver and served as the leader from 1991-97. The Canucks signed Mark Messier prior to the 1997-98 season and not only did Linden lose his captaincy to Messier, the Canucks traded Linden to the New York Islanders for Todd Bertuzzi, Bryan McCabe and a third-round draft pick that same season. Theoren Fleury, Calgary Flames (1997-9 Cool

[Credit: Flames Nation]Originally named interim captain of the Flames in 1995 because Joe Nieuwendyk refused to report to the team, his title was made permanent after Nieuwendyk was dealt to the Stars for Jarome Iginla and Corey Millen. He served as captain for two seasons before being replaced by Todd Simpson. Kevin Dineen, Carolina Hurricanes (1998-99)[Credit: Sports Ecyclopedia]Kevin Dineen was the last captain of the Hartford Whalers and the first captain of the Carolina Hurricanes. He served as Carolinas captain for only one season, before he was replaced by Keith Primeau in 1998.Vincent Lecavalier, Tampa Bay Lightning (2000-01)[Credit: Chris OMeara/AP]Selected first overall by the Lightning in the 1998 NHL Entry Draft, Lecavalier, at the time, became the youngest captain in NHL history following his sophomore season. It didnt last very long, as Lightning management decided he was too young to be a captain heading into the 2001-02 season. He was renamed team captain on September 18, 2008, and served as the teams leader until he was bought out following the 2012-13 season. Eric Lindros, Philadelphia Flyers (1999-00)[Credit: NHL Snipers]After suffering his second concussion of the year during a game in March of the 1999-00 season, Lindros criticized the teams medical staff for not properly diagnosing him with symptoms a few weeks before when he was hit. Bobby Clarke heard enough and stripped the "C" from Lindros, who sat out the rest of the year before returning for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals. It was his final season in a Flyers uniform.Eric Desjardins, Philadelphia Flyers (2001-02)[Credit: Philadelphia Flyers]After Eric Lindros came Eric Desjardins. Bobby Clarke wasnt going to rename a captain during the season, but Mark Recchi, John LeClair and Desjardins (all were alternate captains at the time) thought it was important to have a leader in the locker room and voted on Desjardins to be that guy. He resigned from the role early on in 2001-02 season and was replaced by Keith Primeau.Craig Conroy, Calgary Flames (2003-04)[Credit: Calgary Flames]Late into the 2001-02 season, Craig Conroy and tough guy Bob Boughner were named co-captains of the Flames. He resumed his role the following season. Heading into the 2003-04 campaign, Conroy, like a true captain, did what was best for the organization and decided that it was time for Jarome Iginla to take over as the teams leader. Derian Hatcher, Philadelphia Flyers (2006-07)[Credit: Philadelphia Flyers]After Keith Primeau suffered a career-ending injury during the 2005-06 season, Derian Hatcher was named his replacement for the remainder of the season. That was the only time he spent as Philadelphias captain because Peter Forsberg was given the "C" the following season when Primeau officially announced his retirement.Mike Modano, Dallas Stars (2006-07)[Credit: Fan Pop]Nearing the end of his career, Modano handed the "C" over to Brenden Morrow to give him some time to try to help lead the team in the new direction they were headed. Modano remained an alternate captain with the Stars for four more seasons, before finishing off his career with the Red Wings.Patrik Elias, New Jersey Devils (2007-0 Cool

[Credit: New Jersey Devils]Patrik Elias became the first European born captain in franchise history in 2006. The following season, new coach Brent Sutter had different plans and stripped Elias of the "C" and gave it to Jamie Langenbrunner instead.Scott Niedermayer, Anaheim Ducks (2007-0 Cool

[Credit: Anaheim Ducks]While Scott Niedermayer was trying to decide whether or not he should retire following his fourth championship, the Ducks didnt have any time to waste. He was suspended by the team after failing to report to training camp. He returned to the lineup in December, but it was too late, as the Ducks handed the "C" over to Chris Pronger.Chris Pronger, Anaheim Ducks (2008-09)[Credit: Canada.com]Niedermayer contemplated retirement once again heading into the 2008-09 season, but he made a decision much quicker this time around. He decided to return for another year and the Ducks gave him back the "C". Pronger returned to his role as alternate captain.Roberto Luongo, Vancouver Canucks (2009-10)[Credit: Canada.com]When Markus Naslund signed with the New York Rangers prior to the 2008-09 season, the Canucks were in need of a new leader. General manager Mike Gillis and head coach Alain Vigneault decided on Luongo as the teams 12th captain in franchise history. He became the seventh goalie in NHL history to be named captain and the first since 1948. He was replaced by Henrik Sedin prior to the 2010 season after stating he was stepping down.Patrick Marleau, San Jose Sharks (2009-10)[Credit: San Jose Sharks]After four consecutive years of failing to make it past the second round of the playoffs, the Sharks decided they needed a change of leadership. Patrick Marleau was stripped of the "C" after the Sharks were eliminated by the Ducks in the first round, after finishing the season with a franchise-record 53 wins and a league-high 117 points. He was replaced by Rob Blake for the 2009-10 season. Milan Hejduk, Colorado Avalanche (2012-2013)[Credit: Denver Post]Milan Hejduk served as the Avalanches captain for the 2011-2012 season before he was replaced by Gabriel Landeskog, who surpassed Sidney Crosby as the youngest permanent captain in NHL history at 19 years, 286 days. The move was all about looking ahead for Colorado, as the 2012-13 campaign was Hejduks last. Joe Thornton, San Jose Sharks (2014-15)[Credit: NHL]Joe Thornton has served as the captain of the Sharks since the 2010-11 season. Year after year theyve dominated the regular season, but have struggled come playoff time. After blowing a 3-0 series lead to the Kings in last seasons playoffs, they finally had enough. Head coach Todd McLellan and the rest of the management team have decided to let the players decide on the franchises next captain. Theres still a chance that Thornton might return as the captain this upcoming season, but we will have to wait and see. Honourable mentionsDarryl Sittler, Toronto Maple Leafs (1979)[Credit: Hockey Hall of Fame]Darryl Sittler and Leafs management didnt always see eye to eye on everything. Alan Eagleson told general manager Punch Imlach that it would cost the team $500,000 to get Sittler to waive his no-trade clause. Instead, Imlach traded one of Sitters closest friends and one of the teams top players, Lanny McDonald, to the Colorado Rockies. As a protest, Sittler ripped the "C" off his sweater, saying that the captain had to be the go-between with players and management, and he felt that he no longer had any communication with the guys upstairs. The following season, Sittler returned to the Leafs and the "C" was back on his sweater, despite Harold Ballard comparing his previous actions to burning the Canadian flag.Charlie Conway, D3 (1996)Charlie and his teammates were awarded scholarships in D3 to Eden Hall Academy, a high ranking prep school, so things changed for all of them. Having to join the varsity team, Conway lost his role as team captain, but earned it back during a timeout in the final game when coach Orion told him to go for the win if the opportunity presented itself. Sure enough, they won 1-0 thanks to a goal from Greg Goldberg that was set up by Conway. 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TSN.cas writing staff reflects on the best basketball moments from the past 12 months including T-Ross big night, LeBron overheating, the Sixers not-so-epic fail and more! T-Ross drops 51 on Lob City By Mitchell Machtinger The stage had already been set for a night of highlights. With the Toronto Raptors hosting the Los Angeles Clippers, or ‘Lob City’, the expectation of Top 10-worthy dunks and alley-oops was in the air. The Raptors had caught fire after trading Rudy Gay and the team was playing exciting basketball. Little did anyone realize that it would be the Raptors’ own Terrence Ross who would steal the show. Ross began the night averaging 9.3 points per game, making this occasion even more special. The 22-year-old shot 10-of-17 from three-point range, including buzzer beaters to end the first and third quarters. There was a buzz that filled the arena as he crept closer to the franchise record. With four seconds left in a game that had already been decided, Ross stepped to the free throw line for two shots and with 50 points. He hit the first shot to tie the record. Ross had been perfect from the line all night. The second shot bounced off the back of the rim and the game was over. In one night, Ross had caught magic and scored 51 points, setting a career-high and tying Vince Carter’s franchise record. The Raptors lost the game, but Ross’ hot shooting is what will be remembered. -- Things Heat Up in San Antonio By Shane McNeil With LeBron “going home” during the summer, is it possible that the entire Big Three era in Miami will end up playing like some kind of hardcourt fever-dream? After all, the team enjoyed nearly unprecedented success almost immediately after assembly and looked primed for a dynasty after winning back-to-back NBA Finals over Kevin Durant’s Thunder and the previously perfect San Antonio Spurs. But a funny thing happened on the way to a three-peat. Things got, well, kinda hot. The first half of Finals Game 1 was a back-and-forth affair, picking up where the 2013 Finals left off. Near the end of that half, the temperature started to rise. It started with fanning in the fans, then there was ice on the bench. Then, with four minutes left on the clock, LeBron James finished a lay-up and cramped. He cramped so bad that he couldn’t run back on defence... So bad that Dwyane Wade had to escort him to the bench… So bad that the Heat’s training staff had to carry him to the dressing room. At that point the Spurs were up 94-92. They would finish the game with an 18-1 run. The Heat would win Game 2, but looked otherwise ordinary in a five-game series loss. Less than a month later, LeBron wrote a letter to Cleveland and the NBA woke up. -- Kevin Durant Serves Notice By Ken Rodney With his team down two points on the road in double overtime against the Toronto Raptors and his running mate - arguably one of the best point guards in the NBA - Russell Westbrook injured earlier in the contest, Kevin Durant buried a three-pointer with 1.7 seconds left to secure a 119-118 victory for the Oklahoma City Thunder on March 21, 2014. The visitors had actually fallen behind by eight points in the second overtime period and the game looked to be slipping away from them, bbefore Durant hit two from distance on either side of a Derek Fisher triple to steal a hard fought victory away from a surging Raptors squad.dddddddddddd The clutch shot was so much more than that though, it completed an incredible 51-point performance that included seven three-pointers, 12 rebounds, seven assists and erased any lingering doubts about who should be crowned Most Valuable Player in the NBA. After three second place finishes, including the previous two seasons, Durant was finally crowned MVP for the first time in 2013-2014 and while it was well deserved for the entire season, his performance against the Raptors went a long way to proving his case. -- Raps fans turn Maple Leaf Square into Jurassic Park By Ryan Horne After the Maple Leafs fell apart down the stretch, the Raptors were the lone team in Toronto playing in the post-season, and their fans took advantage of it. No longer was the area in front of the Air Canada Centre called Maple Leaf Square, it had become Jurassic Park. The previous spring, the Leafs’ faithful filled the square to cheer on their team and Raptors’ fans did the same this time around, but with a little more enthusiasm. Maybe a lot more enthusiasm. Thousands piled into Jurassic Park hours before every game (even if was raining) and were loud until the final buzzer, not giving up on their team if they were losing or blowing a massive 26-point lead (see Game 5). Although, just like the previous year when the Leafs gave up a three-goal lead against the Boston Bruins, Raptors’ fans left Jurassic Park on a sunny Sunday afternoon in a sour mood after a heartbreaking Game 7 defeat to the Brooklyn Nets. Despite the unfortunate ending, Toronto showed they have one of the most passionate fan bases in the Association and as result gave the Raptors more respect and appreciation from the American media. A silver lining if there ever was one. ?-- The Sixers Can’t Even Tank Well By Mitchell Machtinger Everybody knew exactly what the Philadelphia 76ers were doing. The team had no shame in unofficially tanking the season in hopes of acquiring Andrew Wiggins with the first overall pick in the draft. Except it didn’t work out according to plan. The year before, Philadelphia drafted big man Nerlens Noel with the sixth pick, knowing full well that he would sit out the year due to injury. Philadelphia finished the season with a 19-63 record, the second worst in the league only because the Milwaukee Bucks had been decimated by injuries. The team managed only one win over February and March. They filled out the roster throughout the year with a rotation of D-League call-ups. Of the 23 players to suit up for Philadelphia last season, 11 are not on an NBA roster this year. That’s how bad this team was. The team had offloaded anybody they could to acquire a boatload of future draft picks. Despite tying an NBA record with 26 consecutive losses, the 76ers dropped all the way to the third overall pick, who they used to draft another centre who also won’t play his first year because of an injury. If there was one bright spot of the season it would be the play of point guard Michael Carter-Williams, who was named Rookie of the Year. 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