Phil Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siddious Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 Still think they should wait until someone proves they’re a captain but I guess Troubas not a entirely god awful choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted September 9, 2021 Author Share Posted September 9, 2021 My first guess is Trouba. My second is Kreider. I think it's clear those two guys are rally 'round the flag-types. As far as my eye can see, the team appears to get behind them, and shrink when they're not in the lineup (Trouba, especially). The wild card here is Fox, IMO, who has no long-term question about his future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 I can see Fox being a good candidate, especially now since he won the Norris. He's got the Ivy league smarts, and he seems pretty level headed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted September 9, 2021 Author Share Posted September 9, 2021 Well, skill is in no way a prerequisite or even an effective marker for leadership (in sports), but based on my very, very limited interpretation, he seems like a potential candidate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrooksBurner Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 My dark horse candidate is Ryan Lindgren. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted September 9, 2021 Author Share Posted September 9, 2021 3 minutes ago, rmc51 said: My dark horse candidate is Ryan Lindgren. Solid. Could absolutely see it. One of his biggest selling points during his draft year was his leadership qualities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew a Penalty Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 I could definitely see Lindgren. At the very least I think he gets one of the As replacing whoever moves up to the captaincy. My money is on Trouba. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 20 minutes ago, Drew a Penalty said: I could definitely see Lindgren. At the very least I think he gets one of the As replacing whoever moves up to the captaincy. My money is on Trouba. Drew, don't you think they'll look to move Trouba after his NMC becomes a Modified NMC? We're most likely going to have to make room for Robertson, and Schneider, and besides that extra $8 million may come in hand around that time as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siddious Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 I’d love to see lindgren or fox over troubadour and Kreider but I think it’s a stretch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew a Penalty Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 9 minutes ago, Ozzy said: Drew, don't you think they'll look to move Trouba after his NMC becomes a Modified NMC? We're most likely going to have to make room for Robertson, and Schneider, and besides that extra $8 million may come in hand around that time as well. Possibly. He certainly seems like he could be the odd man out to make room for the young studs. At this time, though, Trouba feels like the best fit for captain amongst the veteran options. It'd be awesome if Fox or Lindgren could step up now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Falco Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 15 minutes ago, Drew a Penalty said: Possibly. He certainly seems like he could be the odd man out to make room for the young studs. At this time, though, Trouba feels like the best fit for captain amongst the veteran options. It'd be awesome if Fox or Lindgren could step up now. Leave Fox alone. This team has a tendency to trade captains lol I'm fine with trouba as captain for a few seasons. I really can't see him finishing that contract here. Lindgren is an interesting pick too. Dude's a soldier on the ice. No idea how he is in the lockeroom though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted September 9, 2021 Author Share Posted September 9, 2021 13 minutes ago, Shane Falco said: Leave Fox alone. This team has a tendency to trade captains lol I'm fine with trouba as captain for a few seasons. I really can't see him finishing that contract here. Lindgren is an interesting pick too. Dude's a soldier on the ice. No idea how he is in the lockeroom though. True. All the more reason to name Lindgren or Trouba or Kreider. LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flynn Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 I think its Trouba.. And in the grand scheme of things, its doesn't really mean shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThirtyONE Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 my dark horse is Lafreniere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 If the captaincy doesn't mean anything, then in all honesty it should be Z. There's no other player on the roster where you can say as he goes, the team goes. Not even Bread, because he keeps going regardless of if the team is going. This team just feeds off of Z's energy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albatrosss Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 Im going with Fox. And im hoping Kreider gets upset and asks for a trade 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winter Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 Could see Zib>Captain>Extension. Prediction: Trouba. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdog99 Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 Aside from the contract situation, never really understood why Zibanejad wasn't the obvious choice. Absolute world class hockey player and tons of confidence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keirik Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 Only way it’s Z is if an extension is given at the same time. I wonder if they entice him with a shorter term by offering him the C. If not, it has to be Trouba. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siddious Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 9 hours ago, Jdog99 said: Aside from the contract situation, never really understood why Zibanejad wasn't the obvious choice. Absolute world class hockey player and tons of confidence. I love z but he disappears in hard to play games and I’m not sure about his health Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 I can totally understand Trouba, and Zibby...and I wouldn't be against either guy. I'd like it to be Fox though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuc Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 I love Zib, but he doesnt strike me as a typical Captain type. Liked by everyone and hella skilled, but I just feel like he's the person to not always say whats needed to be said in danger of "hurting" anyone. He's too kind I think. I've talked up Laf as Captain since we won the lottery basically, so I'll stick with that. C - Laf A - Trouba, Kreider Fox, Panarin and Zib are the stars, no need for them to "worry" about being C/A's, just play their game and do the talking on the ice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Al Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 I can see the Rangers giving the A to Ryan Reaves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 2 minutes ago, Lord Al said: I can see the Rangers giving the A to Ryan Reaves I can't. For what reason? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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