Jesper Bratt Gets the a: Devils Share His Alternate-Captain Moment
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What happened
Jesper Bratt is the New Jersey Devils’ newest alternate captain, the team announced September 16, 2026.
The Devils shared the announcement from inside a team meeting in the accompanying video. Before calling Bratt forward, the speaker describes the vacant leadership role and explains that the choice reflected daily habits, responsibility and commitment to the group.
The message centers on example-setting: doing the difficult work and helping both the individual and the team improve. Bratt is then called up to receive the jersey marking his new role.
For Devils fans, the clip offers a look at how the news was delivered to the room. Watch the moment below.
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