As the second-youngest captain in Toronto Maple Leafs history, Darryl Sittler is well aware of the challenges that accompany the high-profile role — and he's confident Connor McDavid is up to the task.

The Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid has become the youngest captain in NHL history, as the team announced Wednesday the 19-year-old is the 15th captain in the organization's history.

The Edmonton Oilers have announced that Andrew Ference will be the team's captain for the 2013- 2014 season.