Steve Yzerman served as captain of the Detroit Red Wings from the start of his NHL career in 1986-87 until his retirement after the 2005-06 season. His tenure as captain is not only the longest in NHL history, it is also a record for any major league sport in North America.
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∙ 8y agoThe second and thirdÊlongest serving captains in National Hockey League History areÊShane Doan since 2003Êand Zdeno Chara since 2006,
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∙ 12y agoGordie Howe, played from 1946-1971. In total played for 5 decades and spanned 26 seasons in the NHL.
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∙ 10y agoSteve Yzerman, Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League.
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∙ 14y agoJean Belliveau
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It was Paulo Maldini.
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Jeff skinner broke the 27-year-old record to become second longest captain. Yzerman became third longest serving captain of NHL history.