Highlander
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Who will wear the C? Rielly is to young
Who will wear the "C"
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Highlander
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that is the quandary, it can't be Phanuef and no one else has been around long enough to consider, outside of Lupul. Would they give it to a new guy?
L K
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It's Phaneuf until proven otherwise. If the trade deadline rumours of Babcock wanting Phaneuf were true I don't see any reason to believe that a change is made until either Phaneuf is moved or a more deserving candidate comes up.
As stated above, Rielly is a decent candidate but is too young. If Kadri got his head on straight and progressed he might be a candidate down the road but certainly not now, especially with the suspensions for off-ice behaviours.
As stated above, Rielly is a decent candidate but is too young. If Kadri got his head on straight and progressed he might be a candidate down the road but certainly not now, especially with the suspensions for off-ice behaviours.
Phaneuf is fine as the Captain. This city was just as hard on Sundin during most of his time on team. They wanted to strip the captaincy off of him and give it to Gary Roberts. Meanwhile off the ice Mats always showed the demeanor of a true leader and I believe Dion is doing the same job. Young players coming onto the team rave how Dion invites them to work out with him in the offsets on.
If it's not Phaneuf (either through trade or him being stripped of the C) then it shouldn't be anybody. Run with 3 A's. There's too much pressure on whoever the captain is to throw it on somebody who isn't prepared for it. Not having one is the best way to go for a team in a position that we are. It'll also probably take some of the attention away from the players and put it a little more on Babcock, which I think also benefits the team.
bustaheims
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Joe S. said:
Me too. It's largely a meaningless thing in terms of who the actual leadership in the dressing room is. You don't need a letter to be a leader. All the letter means is you talk to the officials and take ceremonial faceoffs and such.
Highlander
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CTB makes sense, no way in hell do I think we will see Dion with the C this year. And if he isnt traded he has to be moved to #3 D-Man and take less minutes.
Highlander
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3 A's works for me as well. In talking about Phanuef and his limitations, he needs to play a few less minutes per game than the time he has been hauling this last few years. If that moves him to #3 it is only because he was clearly not up to the time he was on ice last year.
We need to have younger faster guys whom don't get beat constantly by the speed rush (no I will not refer to him a P_l_n)
We need to have younger faster guys whom don't get beat constantly by the speed rush (no I will not refer to him a P_l_n)
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If dion was traded..maybe in interim Winnik or Robidas? jsut a thoguht. they can groom Reilly
x.jr.benchwarmer
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Bullfrog said:
That sounds quite ominous.
I say Nathan Horton, I can't recall even one on ice mistake since he was traded to the Leafs. 
If Dion is traded go with 3 A's until a Captain emerges. If he is still here leave it on and save the drama removing the C would create. I have to believe the vibe in the dressing will be somewhat different going into this season than it was last year.
Who knows Dion may even take a step forward.
If Dion is traded go with 3 A's until a Captain emerges. If he is still here leave it on and save the drama removing the C would create. I have to believe the vibe in the dressing will be somewhat different going into this season than it was last year.
Who knows Dion may even take a step forward.