Eric Engels: Markov's Leadership, Subban's Contract, Draft Weekend and UFA Period

great... just great...

Engels, serious question: if Markov is such a great leader, why was he passed up for the captaincy in favour of a dude who had just arrived a year prior.

did he decline it? was it offered to him?

still waiting for a response sir.

Eric Engels: Markov's Leadership, Subban's Contract, Draft Weekend and UFA Period
- EricEngels

Excellent piece on Markov EE.
Now, let's find another top 4 dman!

opening Bulis.


edit:

Excellent piece on Markov EE.
Now, let's find another top 4 dman!
- fidopro

DELETE THIS POST IMMEDIATELY

great... just great...
- dt99999

Quit peculating!!

well, looks like engels went back to italy.

Lots of rumors that PK wasn't impressed with the Markov signing. Wants to take more of a leadership role him....make it his team.

Considering his already bad relationship with the coach, I wonder if this will play into him signing an offer sheet.
- BirdBath

oh shut the (frank) up will you?

oh shut the (frank) up will you?
- Pecafan Fan

je seconde

oh shut the (frank) up will you?
- Pecafan Fan

Engels, serious question: if Markov is such a great leader, why was he passed up for the captaincy in favour of a dude who had just arrived a year prior.

did he decline it? was it offered to him?
- dt99999

declined

Engels, serious question: if Markov is such a great leader, why was he passed up for the captaincy in favour of a dude who had just arrived a year prior.

did he decline it? was it offered to him?
- dt99999

He did not understand the question

Engels, serious question: if Markov is such a great leader, why was he passed up for the captaincy in favour of a dude who had just arrived a year prior.

did he decline it? was it offered to him?
- dt99999

does that make him a bad one?
there are things that go along with the captaincy that might not be for him. I don't think he craves the spotlight, but behind closed doors, this story of today is supposed to give a bit of insight into his willingness to be captain-like

does that make him a bad one?
there are things that go along with the captaincy that might not be for him. I don't think he craves the spotlight, but behind closed doors, this story of today is supposed to give a bit of insight into his willingness to be captain-like
- EricEngels

did he decline it? was it offered to him?


edit: I'm really more curious about how the habs end up with Brian Gionta as captain really.

"Many might not realize that Gudbranson grew up idolizing Montreal. His family are Canadiens fans. He speaks fluent French. Not that any of this matters, but it certainly doesn’t hurt either."

agree on Callahan. that deal isn't terrible. sometimes the teeth gnashing over cap hits is too much. OMG that guy is overpaid by 750k!! who gives a poop? what's better, a good player who is overpaid or a mediocre player who makes league average? term in this day and age is becoming more important than salary. just look at the reaction to Markov. that's a bargain salary considering what Phaneuf gets, what Niskanen WILL get, etc. but it's the third year that has everyone uneasy.

not convinced about Budaj. not with Price's last 3 seasons ending in injury.

did he decline it? was it offered to him?


edit: I'm really more curious about how the habs end up with Brian Gionta as captain really.
- dt99999

He was offered, and he declined.

He was offered, and he declined.
- EricEngels

interesting. thanks.

does that make him a bad one?
there are things that go along with the captaincy that might not be for him. I don't think he craves the spotlight, but behind closed doors, this story of today is supposed to give a bit of insight into his willingness to be captain-like
- EricEngels

bingo. in Montreal, being the captain, more than anything, is a PR position. you're the spokesman and you have to talk, a lot, every day. Markov is a terrible fit for that.

Engels, serious question: if Markov is such a great leader, why was he passed up for the captaincy in favour of a dude who had just arrived a year prior.

did he decline it? was it offered to him?
- dt99999

Wasn't he still injured?

"Many might not realize that Gudbranson grew up idolizing Montreal. His family are Canadiens fans. He speaks fluent French. Not that any of this matters, but it certainly doesn’t hurt either."
- AGalchenyuk27

Youppidoo

He was offered, and he declined.
- EricEngels

please tell us that Brian Gionta will sign ANYWHERE by Montreal, and that Montreal will acquire at least one top 6 forward this summer. thanks!

He was offered, and he declined.
- EricEngels

EE, you really think MB wants to trade up at the draft?
Me think he should trade down to get 2 2nd round picks for his late first. What's your take?