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Originally Posted by Split98
I'm so conflicted, as I very much agree... but hope for something more.
We had front-row seats to a gritty, hard-nosed 'I'll run through you to win' captain and I hope for more of that in Tkachuk than Perry/Marchand. He has that 'pest' to his game, but he does it... can you say 'quietly'?.
Most games, you actually have to watch Tkachuk throughout the game to understand why the entire team is going red. Though in rivalries, the subtle nuance is all gone and we're playing flat out (Doughty).
In Perry and Marchand... you see them working on it clear as day and you wonder if the other team will take the bait. The hacking and slashing from Perry, the chirps and sneers from Marchand. It's great when they're on your team, and I'm glad we have one on our side, but I've always kind of hoped for a 'pest' that doesn't have to play dirty to drive you crazy.
I'm not sure if it fits with a Captain just yet, but there's something about how Tkachuk gets under everyone's skin that's different.
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When you are watching the games live, watch Tkachuk behind the play. He is constantly slashing guys in the ankles etc. to rile them up. It doesn't end up in the Sportsnet broadcast because he is off screen. I don't think he's subtle, and I doubt the refs do either. And I think it makes him a great 'non-captain' leader.