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Leafs to announce captain

Nik the Trik said:
It's pretty unlikely but if they are committed to naming someone as Captain and they want it to be Matthews eventually but think recent events may indicate he needs more seasoning, I wonder if a short term solution along the lines of giving it to Muzzin would be the move. He's got the whole "Cup Champion" thing going for him and unlike Rielly or Tavares he's likely to not be around in a couple years.
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Feels a little too Rob Ramage for me.
 
Nik the Trik said:
Something to maybe consider with regards to the Captaincy is that while things like the fairly nebulous quality of "leadership" is important, it is also very much about being the public face of the organization and representing the team at various events and things.

As a result, there is a chance that Tavares may not be the best fit because he just started a family and may not want to spend a bunch of nights out at charity dinners and general gladhanding. Sundin, who was as public a face as the franchise had, was able to be as good at that side of the job as he was because he didn't have a family until he stopped playing.
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I see no issue with naming Tavares in terms of time commitment with having a family. His wife does not work. Having a family can help mature a person. He is less likely to be out boozing and getting into trouble. For all we know his wife might love to go out to charitable events and would encourage it.

I would certainly be glad if Mathews is not named captain. Listening to him explain the recent incident was cringe worthy. A captain should be able to express themselves to their teammates, media, refs and coaches in an effective manner when under pressure. I understand that it is only one incident. Maybe it is just me but I would rather follow someone with more experience and maturity. 
 
Average Joes said:
I see no issue with naming Tavares in terms of time commitment with having a family. His wife does not work. Having a family can help mature a person. He is less likely to be out boozing and getting into trouble. For all we know his wife might love to go out to charitable events and would encourage it.
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There's a reason I said that this "may" be a factor with Tavares. I'm not claiming to speak authoritatively on this, just that it's something to consider if Tavares isn't ultimately the choice. Hockey players already spend a lot of time away from their families during the season so adding the responsibilities on top of that would be a lot to take on.
 
Heroic Shrimp said:
Nik the Trik said:
It's pretty unlikely but if they are committed to naming someone as Captain and they want it to be Matthews eventually but think recent events may indicate he needs more seasoning, I wonder if a short term solution along the lines of giving it to Muzzin would be the move. He's got the whole "Cup Champion" thing going for him and unlike Rielly or Tavares he's likely to not be around in a couple years.
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Feels a little too Rob Ramage for me.
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Which would make the Captain after Muzzin just like Wendel Clark. I rest my case.
 
Any chance they name both Tavares and Matthews captain? Home/away split? Been done before in NHL
 
CarltonTheBear said:
Bullfrog said:
In the end, I think the anointed group will be Rielly, Tavares, Matthews, and Marner. (I know, I'm really going out on a limb here.) We haven't really talked about it, but I'm 100% positive Marner gets an A.
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Well we know Tavares and Rielly are locks for 2 of the letters. If Marner gets one then I'd imagine it'd be a part of a home/away split with Matthews. I can't see Marner getting an A over him outright. But I'm guessing Rielly and Matthews will have permanent As.
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Good call. Matthews not wearing the A anymore.
 
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