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Originally Posted by EddyBeers
Who is responsible for the culture of this team, the head coach? The Flames have tried 4 of those and the culture seems the same. The culture seems the same regardless of who plays on the team as well. I am confused as to what you think the captain does, what function the captain performs on a hockey team.
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The head coach is the primary person in charge of the teams culture which I define as how the team plays. The captain is not without accountability however. It has been stated time and time again Iggy is not a vocal leader he is a lead by example type that always comes prepared, sticks up for his teammates and remains positive. Is he the best leader in the game today? I don't think so but I also think it is unreasonable to have the same expectations on him at 35 that most had at 28. I am not trying to be an Iggy apologist here but the hate and disrespect some fans show irks me and that is when I feel it is time to come to his defense. The weight mangement, the fans, the city put on his shoulders at this stage is unrealistic. I truly want him moved there is nothing more to accomplish at this stage with the flames. We need to move on and so does he