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OLDSCHOOL#6
New York Rangers
Joined: 10.14.2007

Mar 4 @ 3:50 PM ET
no one is denying that but to say he is the best captain is just injustice to others

callahan isn't a top 5.captain right now

- dmarsden2988

First of all, it's a stupid (frank)en question, to which there is no answer. So now that you have stated he's not a TOP 5 capt. who is and why?
nurk
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: City of Champions, PA
Joined: 09.21.2006

Mar 4 @ 3:52 PM ET
First of all, it's a stupid (frank)en question, to which there is no answer. So now that you have stated he's not a TOP 5 capt. who is and why?
- OLDSCHOOL#6

toews, chara, lidstrom, morgan,
bonzo11
New York Rangers
Joined: 05.16.2010

Mar 4 @ 3:55 PM ET
First of all, it's a stupid (frank)en question, to which there is no answer. So now that you have stated he's not a TOP 5 capt. who is and why?
- OLDSCHOOL#6

agreed
OLDSCHOOL#6
New York Rangers
Joined: 10.14.2007

Mar 4 @ 3:55 PM ET
toews, chara, lidstrom, morgan,
- nurk

Why?
RAG$4LIFE
New York Rangers
Location: NY
Joined: 10.01.2008

Mar 4 @ 3:57 PM ET
Toews, Lindstrom, Crosby, Chara, Iggy, Pronger, Parise, Sedin, Thorton, Backes, Brown, i could keep going jesus i wouldnt even put him in the top 15.
- Dojodan

I think there are a few captains better than Cally, but Brown and Sedin? Not a chance. The under-achieving by the Kings this year is a prime example. As for Sedin, Callahan would never have let his team see him get pushed around and punched in the face 5 consecutive times in the SCF...

Let's not forget that this is Callahan's first season wearing the C. In a year or two, he will be recognized as one of the top 5 leaders in the game.

If I had to pick the best Cap in the league, I'd probably go with Lidstrom, Toews, or Iginla.
howamidointhis
Edmonton Oilers
Location: edmonton, AB
Joined: 06.21.2011

Mar 4 @ 3:57 PM ET
Did you forget about S. horcoff come on!
nurk
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: City of Champions, PA
Joined: 09.21.2006

Mar 4 @ 3:58 PM ET
Why?
- OLDSCHOOL#6

toews...stanley cup.
lidstrom...stanley cup
chara....stanley cup
morgan....tastes delicious
RAG$4LIFE
New York Rangers
Location: NY
Joined: 10.01.2008

Mar 4 @ 4:00 PM ET
toews...stanley cup.
lidstrom...stanley cup
chara....stanley cup
morgan....tastes delicious

- nurk

Lol so winning a cup makes you a good captain? Respectfully disagree, there have been plenty of quality captains that have never won the cup..
Moshe52792
New York Rangers
Location: Manalapan, NJ
Joined: 06.30.2009

Mar 4 @ 4:00 PM ET
false statement the habs invented the trap the devils just perfected it

btw im just saying this because everyone said it about the devils and the rangers are no different with the way they are playing

- dmarsden2988



The Rangers play a right wing lock, and send two men in on the forecheck the entire game.

If that's the trap, well, obviously the meaning has changed.

Get a grip.
GioRock
New York Rangers
Location: Teaneck, NJ
Joined: 03.02.2009

Mar 4 @ 4:01 PM ET
toews...stanley cup.
lidstrom...stanley cup
chara....stanley cup
morgan....tastes delicious

- nurk

AGreed. Callahan doesn't have the experience yet, but he will. But say that the Rangers are overachieving is ridiculus.
RAG$4LIFE
New York Rangers
Location: NY
Joined: 10.01.2008

Mar 4 @ 4:04 PM ET
The Rangers play a right wing lock, and send two men in on the forecheck the entire game.

If that's the trap, well, obviously the meaning has changed.

Get a grip.

- Moshe52792

Lol, these Devil fans see how good we are in our own end and immediately accuse us of using the trap. Oh how the times have changed.
dmarsden2988
New Jersey Devils
Location: stafford is about equal to rya, NJ
Joined: 03.07.2011

Mar 4 @ 4:05 PM ET
And why is that??
- GioRock


lidstrom
chara
toews
weber
and others all say hi
RAG$4LIFE
New York Rangers
Location: NY
Joined: 10.01.2008

Mar 4 @ 4:06 PM ET
AGreed. Callahan doesn't have the experience yet, but he will. But say that the Rangers are overachieving is ridiculus.
- GioRock

In a few years, Callahan will be recognized as one of the great leaders in the league. People tend to forget this is his first year with the C. After guys like Iginla, Doan, Chara, and Lidstrom stop playing, the distinction is going to fall on guys like Toews, Crosby, Parise, Callahan, and Stamkos (I know he's not the cap, but he will be soon).
GioRock
New York Rangers
Location: Teaneck, NJ
Joined: 03.02.2009

Mar 4 @ 4:06 PM ET
lidstrom
chara
toews
weber
and others all say hi

- dmarsden2988

Yes, that's a excellent reason. Another brain surgeon we have here.
RAG$4LIFE
New York Rangers
Location: NY
Joined: 10.01.2008

Mar 4 @ 4:09 PM ET
lidstrom
chara
toews
weber
and others all say hi

- dmarsden2988

Good on you not to put Parise in that list. He'll be captaining another team come July
blahman20
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Lindsay, ON
Joined: 03.02.2007

Mar 4 @ 4:09 PM ET
AGreed. Callahan doesn't have the experience yet, but he will. But say that the Rangers are overachieving is ridiculus.
- GioRock


Everyone thought the Rangers would be this good? REALLY?
dmarsden2988
New Jersey Devils
Location: stafford is about equal to rya, NJ
Joined: 03.07.2011

Mar 4 @ 4:10 PM ET
Lol, these Devil fans see how good we are in our own end and immediately accuse us of using the trap. Oh how the times have changed.
- RAG$4LIFE


and where did we say you played the trap

dmarsden2988
New Jersey Devils
Location: stafford is about equal to rya, NJ
Joined: 03.07.2011

Mar 4 @ 4:12 PM ET
Yes, that's a excellent reason. Another brain surgeon we have here.
- GioRock


and why would callahan be top 5
GioRock
New York Rangers
Location: Teaneck, NJ
Joined: 03.02.2009

Mar 4 @ 4:13 PM ET
Everyone thought the Rangers would be this good? REALLY?
- blahman20

The point is they are this good. They've been building this team for awhile. Last year we had one of the best road records in the NHL, but we sucked at home. This year our youngsters are maturing.
niedermayer27
Anaheim Ducks
Location: Canada
Joined: 10.09.2008

Mar 4 @ 4:14 PM ET
No.
GioRock
New York Rangers
Location: Teaneck, NJ
Joined: 03.02.2009

Mar 4 @ 4:14 PM ET
and why would callahan be top 5
- dmarsden2988

Never said he was.
bonzo11
New York Rangers
Joined: 05.16.2010

Mar 4 @ 4:15 PM ET
Guys, who gives a flying (frank) about eks question. it is all opinion and quite honestly just a stupid debate. you don't see what happens in practice, lockerroom etc
GioRock
New York Rangers
Location: Teaneck, NJ
Joined: 03.02.2009

Mar 4 @ 4:16 PM ET
Guys, who gives a flying (frank) about eks question. it is all opinion and quite honestly just a stupid debate. you don't see what happens in practice, lockerroom etc
- bonzo11

It's grammar school BS.
RAG$4LIFE
New York Rangers
Location: NY
Joined: 10.01.2008

Mar 4 @ 4:17 PM ET
and where did we say you played the trap
- dmarsden2988

"false statement the habs invented the trap the devils just perfected it

btw im just saying this because everyone said it about the devils and the rangers are no different with the way they are playing"
- dmarsden2988

Enjoy your crow
bonzo11
New York Rangers
Joined: 05.16.2010

Mar 4 @ 4:20 PM ET
It's grammar school BS.
- GioRock

yes sir. Im not even getting into this argument big win today
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