Ok here goes. Everybody raves about Tkachuk as the next captain.
As he is now, I don’t see Tkachuk as the next Flames captain. Some changes are needed. I love most of what he brings. He has skill, can score and has passion- he definitely drags the team into the fight. Something the flames need more of. All captain-like qualities.
But playing the agitator role, irritating guys and then backing off .... not so captain-like. I always think of a captain as respected by other teams in general- Giordano, Iginla, Doan, Chara etc. You don’t see the Marchands and the like as captains. They play a huge role for sure and are integral to the team.
I think Tkachuk would have to be more of a ‘stand-up’ player to be the captain. Which may be difficult if agitation is central to his ID as a player.
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