Claim: Keith Primeau suffered a concussion on October 25 in Montreal and missed the rest of the season and the playoffs; then in late January, Hatcher was named team captain for the duration of Primeau's absence.
Evidence: Keith David Primeau (born November 24, 1971) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre who played 15 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Detroit Red Wings, Hartford Whalers, Carolina Hurricanes and Philadelphia Flyers. Nine games into the 2005–06 season, Primeau suffered a concussion which ended his season. October 5, 2005 – June 19, 2006