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Originally Posted by SeanCharles
The way I see it is, given its a few years away still, only a few guys have the opportunity to take it over once Gio's time is done.
- Monahan
- Tkachuk
- Bennett
- I think Monahan has been getting groomed for it and could be a guy like Sakic or Iginla in that they are quiet captains but lead none the less.
- I think Tkachuk might be the best choice in a vacuum but he might be better off as an assistant because he walks the line and that can't change if he is to remain as effective as he is. I'm not saying it would change but you never know.
- Bennett is a guy that I think could be the captain but he still needs to progress over the next few years to the point where he is a confident, consistent point producing player.
I love Backlund and he is the wildcard here for me but also don't know if he should be next in line. Might be time to go with a younger guy next go around.
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Wasn't Monahan captain of his junior team or other teams? Seems he is well thought of for that role.
You don't always have to be the rah rah type to show leadership.