Phil Posted February 3, 2021 Author Share Posted February 3, 2021 While what you are saying is obvious, we also have to think about not just relationship between captain and a team. Captain needs to have a good relationship with both sides, team and coach. Let the new coach come in, establish relationship, name a captan. That's not really how it works, either. When teams name new coaches, players aren't all of a sudden stripped of letters while the new coach determines who he thinks is deserving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangers Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 That's not really how it works, either. When teams name new coaches, players aren't all of a sudden stripped of letters while the new coach determines who he thinks is deserving. That’s exactly what I’m saying, if we wait for new coach to name a C, you wont be looking in to stripping anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted February 3, 2021 Author Share Posted February 3, 2021 You didn't read what I said. That practice almost never happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 Just throwing it out there. Kypreos and Doug Maclean say scrums like this happen waaaay more than we know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sod16 Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 There's a particular need for player leadership at this moment. It's obviously not the right time for Zib. I agree they should give Kreider the C. If the situation with ADA has divided the room, a strong veteran player, rather than the coach, is the one to bridge the gap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gravesy Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 There's a particular need for player leadership at this moment. It's obviously not the right time for Zib. I agree they should give Kreider the C. If the situation with ADA has divided the room, a strong veteran player, rather than the coach, is the one to bridge the gap. I just don't see how putting a C on his chest changes anything. Kreider is who he is, putting a C on his chest doesn't transform him into a leader of men. The person we're looking for isn't in the locker room, that's blatantly obvious to me. There isn't one guy in that room who everyone looks to, who commands the room, who is the natural leader of the group. I think the current strategy is fine. When the right person shows up it'll be time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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LindG1000 Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 Link: Bluntly - who do you give the C to if it isn't Kreider? Trouba hasn't been there. He's had one miracle-ish playoff run amidst a lot of losing. Panarin is a wunderkind; leave him be. Zib is kind of the same thing as Trouba - he's had one real good run If Kreider isn't the guy, you've exhausted your "legit veteran leaders" group, and you have to start looking at who leads the youth. You have to be thinking it's Fox, Lafreniere, maybe Miller. None of them are even remotely ready for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siddious Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 Bluntly - who do you give the C to if it isn't Kreider? Trouba hasn't been there. He's had one miracle-ish playoff run amidst a lot of losing. Panarin is a wunderkind; leave him be. Zib is kind of the same thing as Trouba - he's had one real good run If Kreider isn't the guy, you've exhausted your "legit veteran leaders" group, and you have to start looking at who leads the youth. You have to be thinking it's Fox, Lafreniere, maybe Miller. None of them are even remotely ready for that. I am perfectly fine waiting for one of them or someone else to be ready. Naming a captain should not be a priority here, not now. All this talk of being a leader is dumb- pinning a "C" to a vet will not change a damn thing. I think there are some candidates in the long term- but you have to let them get there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThirtyONE Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 I have a feeling it'll eventually be Lafreniere. Whether that's next season or 5 seasons from now, I don't know. But that's my feeling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddynyc Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 No it?s games like this is the reason why he shouldn?t be named captain Sent from my iPhone using Blueshirts Brotherhood mobile app powered by Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 No it?s games like this is the reason why he shouldn?t be named captain Sent from my iPhone using Blueshirts Brotherhood mobile app powered by TapatalkSeasons like this imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 How about this: "Captain Fox"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albatrosss Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 He’d be a good 3rd line checking forward who scores 20. I think that’s what’s going to happen eventually once Laf establishes himself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindG1000 Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 How about this: "Captain Fox"? I think this is honestly the right answer. Dude has liquid nitrogen flowing through his veins, and again - if not Kreider, the message you're sending is that the Captain should be among the youth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 A true leader doesn't wait for old players to leave to step into that role. They naturally take it. That didn't happen. You can't force one to be a leader. This team needs a leader, not a captain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 Mika put the team on his back down the stretch last year, when they didn't name him Captain this year, it was a missed opportunity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangers Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 Mika put the team on his back down the stretch last year, when they didn't name him Captain this year, it was a missed opportunity. Now the team is carrying Mika on its back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 Now the team is carrying Mika on its back.No one is being carried right now. They're all falling. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 Mika put the team on his back down the stretch last year, when they didn't name him Captain this year, it was a missed opportunity. although that helps, that's not the type of leadership missing when this team talks about a captain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 No one is being carried right now. They're all falling. Miller and Fox are carrying this defense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 Miller and Fox are carrying this defense Lidstrom...err, .......I mean Lindgren has been pretty good too! ;) But the defense hasn't been the problem...missed chances and opportunities is where its at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 I dunno, I watch Zboril/Clifton/Lauzon and Carlo, and I can see why they didn't give a fuck about Lindgren. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albatrosss Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 Miller? First black NHL captain? Rangers=pioneers. Cup in 3 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 I dunno, I watch Zboril/Clifton/Lauzon and Carlo, and I can see why they didn't give a fuck about Lindgren. I meant Lindgren's defensive play, Dunny,....sorry dude, I should've been more clear on that one. He's been in great position when defending....and his decision making for breakouts has been looking cleaner, smarter and more fluid....like a reflex action now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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