Why is the Detroit red wings captains c on the right side?

Answer 1

Because if it were to be on the left side the wing on the front crest would either cover it or put the C in a awkward position on the jersey. They changed it when the jersey changed from CCM to Reebok.

Answer 2

I stand to be corrected, but I think it has to do with the redesign of the new uniforms a couple of years ago. Because of the placement of the logos, the C and A had to placed on the "wrong" shoulder.

Answer 3

The logo on the New Jersey comes up to where the 'C' would be on the left side, so they moved to the right side.

Answer 4

Detroit did this last year because they had an extra patch on the left side already so they put it on right. I guess they stuck with it this year.