He is prepared to assume the role.
"I have been very lucky to have played with many great captains that I have learned from over the course of my career. I believe I am better prepared to assume this role as a result of playing with players such as Craig Conroy and Dave Lowry. I'm ready for the next challenge and the responsibilities that go with it."
| A quote from a statement by the Calgary Flames' forward Jarome Iginla, who became the first black team captain in National Hockey League history, in the Associated Press (via ESPN) article "Flames forward in eighth NHL season" (tip of the helmet to Jako at Blahstuff)
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