Obviously its impossible to replace the Captain we have in Iginla as the guy is a saint off the ice and determined player on the ice. We don't really have many choices in our system when you define what you want in a leader. Skill, loyalty, passion, consistency and a guy that every other player can look up to.
I definitely would have gone with Gio prior to the year starting. I don't think Hudler has the right attitude to be a captain. Wideman should possibly be considered for next season though as he's the right age and contract length. I've seen much passion from him and when the flames are down he seems to make an effort to get the team back on track. Also seems comfortable calling out the team when we have been doing poorly.
I'd rather someone who has most of the important skill sets versus one who's just a determined veteran with little skill i.e Horcoff or Chris Clark. Boumeester may be another choice, but hes not really someone to look up to with his soft play unless if course your players just want to be on the ice every game to earn their full pay check.
Definitely don't give captainsy to a young guy because that's too much pressure to put on a youngster and you want more experience in this league. It's not like we have a Giroux type player who is a complete professional for his age.
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