Today at a live press conference Alain Vigneault announced superstar goalie Roberto Luongo as the new Captain of the Vancouver Canucks. Luongo becomes the 12th Captain of the Vancouver Canucks. Some may now breath a sigh of relief now as the supposed European captain curse will finally be lifted from the Canucks.

According to the National Hockey League (NHL) rules Goaltenders may not be designated as captains or alternate captains because of the logistical challenges of having the goaltender relay rules discussions between referees and coaches and then return to the crease.

This leaves the question of if this was passed by the league and if we will see a new trend to goalies as Captains.

What do you think of this news?