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Carolina Hurricanes: Top 3 Captain Candidates If Justin Williams Retires

By Matthew Nidiffer

RALEIGH, NC - MAY 16: Carolina Hurricanes right wing Justin Williams (14) plays a puck along the boards during a game between the Boston Bruins and the Carolina Hurricanes on May 14, 2019 at the PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC. (Photo by Greg Thompson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
RALEIGH, NC - MAY 16: Carolina Hurricanes right wing Justin Williams (14) plays a puck along the boards during a game between the Boston Bruins and the Carolina Hurricanes on May 14, 2019 at the PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC. (Photo by Greg Thompson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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RALEIGH, NC – MAY 03: Carolina Hurricanes left wing Jordan Martinook (48) reacts after a scuffle with New York Islanders defenseman Scott Mayfield (24) during a game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the New York Islanders on March 3, 2019 at the PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC. (Photo by Greg Thompson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
RALEIGH, NC – MAY 03: Carolina Hurricanes left wing Jordan Martinook (48) reacts after a scuffle with New York Islanders defenseman Scott Mayfield (24) during a game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the New York Islanders on March 3, 2019 at the PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC. (Photo by Greg Thompson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

Jordan Martinook

Jordan Martinook has brought an entirely new level of energy to the Hurricanes. From his over-the-top, wildly enthusiastic lineup readings in the locker room before every game, to his highly energetic style of play, Martinook is in a class all his own.

Despite playing through injuries in the latter half of the season and throughout the playoffs, Martinook still managed to make an impact both on and off the ice, and was always right there sticking up for his teammates during scuffles and scrums.

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Martinook has an unquestionably electric personality that you just can’t help but love. His teammates love him, and he clearly loves them even more. He took it upon himself to take rookie winger Andrei Svechnikov under his wing, and does everything he can to elevate and protect his teammates in whatever way possible.

Martinook’s eagerness to give 150% and lay it all on the line for his team and teammates is unparalleled by anyone on the roster, or in the league for that matter. Martinook, given the C, would easily go down as one of the most charismatic, affable, and downright selfless captains in Hurricanes history.

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