PK will be the Captain
- AGalchenyuk27

i think the team would go without a captain next year

i think the team would go without a captain next year
- DoubleDown

Not a good way to kick-off the 200 years celebration.

I don't even know why EE mentioned Price...we (and every other NHL team's management) saw how well that worked out for the canucks and Luongo...

Plus, a goalie (a star one at that) is already in some way a leader on his team...there's no need to name him captain... Price is part of any leadership group by default.

I also think Gallagher is too young to be named captain, and the style of play doesn't lend itself to being a captain...I'd say PK if he toned down some antics...Markov would be my first choice if he wanted it. Not sure about Plek as he might be moving too...but if the organization names him C, you have to figure it's because he's not moving...
- number_23

I know why he mentioned Price. Because Price is the biggest leader on the team, and the team has the most respect for him. And if the team votes on it, he won't be discounted unless he explicitly asks to be.

And... Don't compare Price with Luongo. They're completely different from each other.

I don't think Players pick the captain.
- stormeyweather

In a lot of places they vote on it. The players only.

Bergevin and Therrien are old school guys. The question remains, is this how they'd like it done?

i think the team would go without a captain next year
- DoubleDown

They have no reason to do that.

i think the team would go without a captain next year
- DoubleDown

Maybe Clarkson.

I'm hearing Gorges ++ for Clarkson.

i don't think Plekanec. he's never even been named an assistant. Markov i don't think would want it because i don't see him wanting to deal with he media responsibilities. Price.. agree. goalies as captains is a stupid idea. Gallagher? come on. i don't see a ton of options really. Subban seems to be the best fit but is he ready for that?
- DoubleDown

???

Maybe Clarkson.

I'm hearing Gorges ++ for Clarkson.
- stormeyweather

Done?

I know why he mentioned Price. Because Price is the biggest leader on the team, and the team has the most respect for him. And if the team votes on it, he won't be discounted unless he explicitly asks to be.

And... Don't compare Price with Luongo. They're completely different from each other.
- EricEngels

regardless, it's a stupid idea. Patrick Roy was the leader of the team too.

In a lot of places they vote on it. The players only.

Bergevin and Therrien are old school guys. The question remains, is this how they'd like it done?
- EricEngels

Nope.

???
- hscesq

he's never been a full-time assistant captain. he's only worn an A when there were injuries.

Done?
- hscesq

I guess.

I don't even know why he mentioned Price...we (and every other NHL team's management) saw how well that worked out for the canucks and Luongo...

Plus, a goalie (a star one at that) is already in some way a leader on his team...there's no need to name him captain... Price is part of any leadership group by default.

I also think Gallagher is too young to be named captain, and the style of play doesn't lend itself to being a captain...I'd say PK if he toned down some antics...Markov would be my first choice if he wanted it. Not sure about Plek as he might be moving too...but if the organization names him C, you have to figure it's because he's not moving...
- number_23

need new Gallagher tshort with C.

They have no reason to do that.
- EricEngels

you don't know that. the most obvious choice is Subban. but maybe they want to wait a year first and give him an A to wear.

May as wel;l keep the Iggy trend going... You guy eliminated BOS so he should join you!

I know why he mentioned Price. Because Price is the biggest leader on the team, and the team has the most respect for him. And if the team votes on it, he won't be discounted unless he explicitly asks to be.

And... Don't compare Price with Luongo. They're completely different from each other.
- EricEngels

Doesn't matter that Luongo and Price are different...Luongo is not the one who turned it into a circus...it's the media around the team/NHL. I don't see how Price can prevent that from turning into a circus...

In no way do I question Price's leadership (now), and as I said, he's part of any leadership group this team has going forward. But naming him captain would just bring unwelcomed and unneeded distractions.

I guess.
- stormeyweather

i have read somewhere that it's expected he'll have a bounce back year, 25-30 goals.

Nope.
- stormeyweather

They used to do that all the time didn't they? That's how Chelios and Carbo tied so were co-captains.

need new Gallagher tshort with C.
- AGalchenyuk27

Yeah, I'll wait until they come out with the retro Gallagher t-short...make sure I have everything right...

- right number
- right role (captain or A???)
- right number of Stanley cup rings (5 or 6?...just threw that out there so stormey couldn't say 0...).

he's never been a full-time assistant captain. he's only worn an A when there were injuries.
- DoubleDown

I see.

They used to do that all the time didn't they? That's how Chelios and Carbo tied so were co-captains.
- AGalchenyuk27

Yep.

They used to do that all the time didn't they? That's how Chelios and Carbo tied so were co-captains.
- AGalchenyuk27

I don't think most teams do it now.

Some maybe....but for the most part they are selected by management.

I know why he mentioned Price. Because Price is the biggest leader on the team, and the team has the most respect for him. And if the team votes on it, he won't be discounted unless he explicitly asks to be.

And... Don't compare Price with Luongo. They're completely different from each other.
- EricEngels

I sure hope so...

I don't think most teams do it now.

Some maybe....but for the most part they are selected by management.
- stormeyweather

More importantly...which method do YOU prefer?

i have read somewhere that it's expected he'll have a bounce back year, 25-30 goals.
- DoubleDown

Sweet.