Matt Henderson
Edmonton Oilers |
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Location: Edmonton, AB Joined: 09.20.2013
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Steven_Dean
Toronto Maple Leafs |
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Location: KL Joined: 07.10.2012
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huh, didnt see that coming.
well if the kids are not ready then this isn't a bad move.
Good luck Ference |
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Iggysbff
Vegas Golden Knights |
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Location: Peter Chiarelli is a fking moron, Calgary, AB Joined: 07.12.2012
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NYI44
New York Islanders |
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Location: Long Island, NY Joined: 05.18.2013
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That's surprising. Good luck ference |
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nated81
Edmonton Oilers |
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Location: ON Joined: 07.09.2013
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I'm not too sure about this decision. I get why they did it though; he is a leader, veteran, stanley cup champion and is committed to fitness but he hasn't even played a game for the Oilers yet. Gretzky didn't even get that kind of treatment when he went to the LA Kings. |
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Iggysbff
Vegas Golden Knights |
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Location: Peter Chiarelli is a fking moron, Calgary, AB Joined: 07.12.2012
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Jailbait's gonna be pissed! His boy Smytty don't get the C...
Seriously though....doesn't matter. As Hall said its just a letter on a jersey and everyone will continue to lead in their own way. |
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Rhino
Edmonton Oilers |
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Joined: 07.05.2006
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Panthers88
Florida Panthers |
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Location: It's gonna be a long one.., FL Joined: 07.21.2009
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I'm not too sure about this decision. I get why they did it though; he is a leader, veteran, stanley cup champion and is committed to fitness but he hasn't even played a game for the Oilers yet. Gretzky didn't even get that kind of treatment when he went to the LA Kings. - nated81
League is a bit different. A player is named captain because of their leadership qualities, not because of the name on the jersey. Gretzky was never a leader in this league. It was the right choice. |
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jbold
Toronto Maple Leafs |
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Location: Raymond adds sandpaper to the Leafs- FakePartofMe, ON Joined: 07.18.2010
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oiler fans talked poop about how the leafs named Dion captain too soon.
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doon
Edmonton Oilers |
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Location: Spruce Grove, AB Joined: 08.27.2008
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oiler fans talked poop about how the leafs named Dion captain too soon.
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Two different players. |
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doon
Edmonton Oilers |
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Location: Spruce Grove, AB Joined: 08.27.2008
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League is a bit different. A player is named captain because of their leadership qualities, not because of the name on the jersey. Gretzky was never a leader in this league. It was the right choice. - Panthers88
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oiler fans talked poop about how the leafs named Dion captain too soon.
- jbold
No... Dion being named captain after any amount of games was the funny thing.
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doon
Edmonton Oilers |
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Location: Spruce Grove, AB Joined: 08.27.2008
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No... Dion being named captain after any amount of games was the funny thing. - robin_steele264
So Hall and Gags with the As?
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League is a bit different. A player is named captain because of their leadership qualities, not because of the name on the jersey. Gretzky was never a leader in this league. It was the right choice. - Panthers88
Only player to captain 3 different teams and win 4 Cups who wasn't a leader.
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LetsGoBuffalo75
Buffalo Sabres |
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Location: He is all. He is eternal. He is love. He is life. He is Rob Ford., NY Joined: 07.07.2012
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Reminds me a lot of the Rivet captaincy here in Buffalo... Hoping it doesn't turn out that way for you guys... |
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So Hall and Gags with the As? - doon
I haven't decided yet
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doon
Edmonton Oilers |
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Location: Spruce Grove, AB Joined: 08.27.2008
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Only player to captain 3 different teams and win 4 Cups who wasn't a leader. - robin_steele264
I don't get that one at all |
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doon
Edmonton Oilers |
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Location: Spruce Grove, AB Joined: 08.27.2008
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I haven't decided yet - robin_steele264
So eager and Mac then |
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nated81
Edmonton Oilers |
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Location: ON Joined: 07.09.2013
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League is a bit different. A player is named captain because of their leadership qualities, not because of the name on the jersey. Gretzky was never a leader in this league. It was the right choice. - Panthers88
How can you say Gretzky was never a leader in this league? He not only lead by example on the ice but was also a model citizen off the ice. He contributed to the community on many different levels, whether it was by donating money, time or both. Let me guess, Steve Yzerman and Joe Sakic weren't leaders in this league either? |
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nated81
Edmonton Oilers |
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Location: ON Joined: 07.09.2013
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Stupid Comment of the Day Award. Congratulations. - djamon
Could be stupid comment of the YEAR award. |
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LeftCoaster
San Jose Sharks |
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Location: Shark City, CA Joined: 07.03.2009
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I don't like it! Should have went to Hall; slap in the face for a guy who's been Mr Oiler and made a long term commitment to the franchise at a young age. |
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BeantownBruin
Boston Bruins |
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Location: Boston, MA Joined: 02.11.2007
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I'm not too sure about this decision. I get why they did it though; he is a leader, veteran, stanley cup champion and is committed to fitness but he hasn't even played a game for the Oilers yet. Gretzky didn't even get that kind of treatment when he went to the LA Kings. - nated81
As a Bruins fan, I think this is a great choice for the young Oilers. AF probably won't be around after his current deal and is the kind of guy who would pass the captaincy on even if he is still playing and it's best for the team.
Also, Bruins named Chara captain not long after they signed him as a free agent based on his ability to lead by example, his work ethic, desire to keep pressure off a young Bergeron. Ference has similar qualities and will do the same for Edmonton even if he isn't a star. |
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I don't like it! Should have went to Hall; slap in the face for a guy who's been Mr Oiler and made a long term commitment to the franchise at a young age. - LeftCoaster
How will he sleep on his bed of cash!!!
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FLflames34
Calgary Flames |
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Location: ., HI Joined: 02.26.2010
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