Report: Rangers to name Ryan McDonagh captain

The New York Rangers have been without a captain since trading Ryan Callahan to the Tampa Bay Lightning. According to reports, that will change on Thursday, when coach Alain Vigneault announces defender Ryan McDonagh as the new recipient of the "C" at his first press conference of the season.

McDonagh said on Friday that he's ready to accept the responsibility. 

“I think I’ve progressed into being a go-to guy, someone teammates can look up to and someone they can count on,” McDonagh told the New York Daily News. “I think guys see I’m willing to do whatever it takes to win… (Captain) is a big responsibility, too. It’s not just about on the ice but how you carry yourself off of it and represent the organization.”

The 25-year-old McDonagh had 43 points in 77 games last season, and led the team with 24:49 minutes per game. He would become the 28th captain in Rangers history.