I'm sorry guys I just couldn't deal with that
- Giroux_Is_God

We've all got our triggers.

This is a frivolity but is it assistant captain or alternate captain? I've seen both used so I'm assuming there's no right or wrong here. I say alternate.
- NickTheKid87

Alternate

I say alternate as well.
Nice SAT word btw
- Giroux_Is_God

Thanks

I've seen people go on rants about how it's alternate and then I've seen very knowledgeable hockey people use assistant (like Bill) which makes me think it's just a preference thing.

Okay...now you're an bumhole.
- tangent_man

Thanks

I've seen people go on rants about how it's alternate and then I've seen very knowledgeable hockey people use assistant (like Bill) which makes me think it's just a preference thing.
- NickTheKid87

It's 'alternate' in the NHL rulebook.

6.2 Alternate Captains – If the permanent Captain is not on the ice, Alternate Captains (not more than two) shall be accorded the privileges of the Captain. Alternate Captains shall wear the letter “A” approximately three inches (3'') in height and in contrasting color, in a conspicuous position on the front of their sweaters.

Only when the Captain is not in uniform, the Coach shall have the right to designate three Alternate Captains. This must be done prior to the start of the game.

http://www.nhl.com/ice/page.htm?id=26282

Thanks

I've seen people go on rants about how it's alternate and then I've seen very knowledgeable hockey people use assistant (like Bill) which makes me think it's just a preference thing.
- NickTheKid87

Meh. I think it's an either/or thing. If people actually argue about this, they need to reassess their priorities

I didn't think he looked awful or good, to be honest. That entire line was fairly invisible at 5-on-5.
- bmeltzer

Bill, on an unrelated note, and without trying to get too personal, do you think you'd accept a full-time writer job either for the Flyers a la panotch or for one of the papers? I know this is your chosen profession, and you do it very well, but it seems like you have a lot of freedom in your writing that may be diminished if you were more or less "forced" to cover certain topics. If you don't feel comofrtable answering, that's fine, but just thought I'd ask.

It's 'alternate' in the NHL rulebook.

6.2 Alternate Captains – If the permanent Captain is not on the ice, Alternate Captains (not more than two) shall be accorded the privileges of the Captain. Alternate Captains shall wear the letter “A” approximately three inches (3'') in height and in contrasting color, in a conspicuous position on the front of their sweaters.

Only when the Captain is not in uniform, the Coach shall have the right to designate three Alternate Captains. This must be done prior to the start of the game.

http://www.nhl.com/ice/page.htm?id=26282
- tangent_man

The Flyers are breaking the rules. Their away jersey "C" and "A" patches are white on white jerseys. The black outline of the letter is the only contrasting part.

Definitely room for concern.
- bradleyc4

Certainly, but I think what we see in the regular season is going to be far more telling then the pre season.

They need that Art Ross touch on PP2, in the G-spot.
- Tomahawk

Leads league with 35 PPG, puts up 42 points overall.

Meh. I think it's an either/or thing. If people actually argue about this, they need to reassess their priorities
- Giroux_Is_God

So you're saying it's a 52-page hockeybuzz topic?

- BulliesPhan87

I try my best.

Where my Supernatural homies at?!

So you're saying it's a 52-page hockeybuzz topic?
- jmatchett383

17. It's still the off season

I try my best.

Where my Supernatural homies at?!
- Giroux_Is_God

that's one of those television serials, right?

The Flyers are breaking the rules. Their away jersey "C" and "A" patches are white on white jerseys. The black outline of the letter is the only contrasting part.
- NickTheKid87

I knew I shouldn't have posted the entire section.

It's 'alternate' in the NHL rulebook.

6.2 Alternate Captains – If the permanent Captain is not on the ice, Alternate Captains (not more than two) shall be accorded the privileges of the Captain. Alternate Captains shall wear the letter “A” approximately three inches (3'') in height and in contrasting color, in a conspicuous position on the front of their sweaters.

Only when the Captain is not in uniform, the Coach shall have the right to designate three Alternate Captains. This must be done prior to the start of the game.

http://www.nhl.com/ice/page.htm?id=26282
- tangent_man

Who's Buffalo's captain, Gilbert Perrault?

I knew I shouldn't have posted the entire section.
- tangent_man

This is cause to remove the C from Giroux. Technical _laude.

Who's Buffalo's captain, Gilbert Perrault?
- jmatchett383

Remember in 2003-04 or 2005-06 when the Sabres had something like 5 captains and every other player wore the A at least one game? That was crazy.

Remember in 2003-04 or 2005-06 when the Sabres had something like 5 captains and every other player wore the A at least one game? That was crazy.
- NickTheKid87

Sure do. I think Columbus has also been vacant since the Nash trade. Step on up, Mr. Hartnell.

Certainly, but I think what we see in the regular season is going to be far more telling then the pre season.
- MJL

Certainly. No one should be much stock into a handful of games.

Sure do. I think Columbus has also been vacant since the Nash trade. Step on up, Mr. Hartnell.
- jmatchett383

Can you imagine? I think it'll go to Dubinsky or Johnson.

Definitely room for concern.
- bradleyc4

Absolutely. Getting rid of the Hartnell contract, the necessary evil was taking back a dead man walking.

Sure do. I think Columbus has also been vacant since the Nash trade. Step on up, Mr. Hartnell.
- jmatchett383

Captain Gravity.

Meh. I think it's an either/or thing. If people actually argue about this, they need to reassess their priorities
- Giroux_Is_God

Yup. Regardless of what you call it, wearing the A entails the same duties and responsibilities.

Can you imagine? I think it'll go to Dubinsky or Johnson.
- NickTheKid87

Leave it vacant until Boone Jenner gets another 2 years under his belt.