1. 44. Both 8 and 88 are retired which is unfortunate, but 4+4=8. So there's that.
2. I think so, it helps to have one clear leader. The team could also run with some Assistant Captains.
3. Not a question, but I hope to max earn next season.
4. RJ Thatcher.
5. I have not, I don't really watch or follow hockey other than the occasional Jackets game.
6. I stopped drinking soda a few years ago. But from what I can remember, I preferred Pepsi.