The Devils may not have a captain when they open the season in Tampa six days from now. Rookie coach Brent Sutter, who indicated yesterday he might initially go with three alternate captains rather than singling out one player, said he is more interested in making the right decision rather than rushing to hand out a "C" for the season-opener. Sutter hasn't ruled out keeping Patrik Elias as captain, but if the left winger doesn't keep the "C" it may be an indication that Devils management feels he would be a better player without the responsibilities that go with the captaincy.