Cane withdrew from the squad after suffering two small facial fractures in their 38-31 victory over Japan in Tokyo on Saturday and had to return to New Zealand while the rest of the squad traveled to Europe.
The All Blacks are due to play Wales in Cardiff on Saturday followed by tests against Scotland at Murrayfield on November 13th and England at Twickenham on November 19th.
"Sam Whitelock will captain the All Blacks for this northern tour and Ardie Savea and Beauden Barrett will be vice captains," the New Zealand Herald quoted Ryan as saying.
"Sam is really experienced and respected in the group. He's played 100-plus test matches and experienced a lot so he's the right man for the job.
"It was pretty straightforward and really well supported by the vice-captains."
The All Blacks, coached by Ian Foster, are three-times world champions.