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Originally Posted by GioforPM
Let me be clear - I like Chucky a lot. He brings certain elements that no one else does and he’s very talented. When he’s on he’s a game changer. But I also hear from some insiders that he’s not exactly respected around the league (whereas Gio is). And he certainly doesn’t have officials’ ear, which is part of being captain.
All that said, I’ve always been of the view that the players should choose captains (subject to a veto by the coaching staff which should be cautiously exercised). So the question is whether the team thinks he’s a leader or not. So that’s why I ask the question. What demonstrates that he’s a leader on the team? Aside from, say, Backlund, or if you want to go younger, Monahan or Rasmus?
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I'm sorry, just to clarify, when you say insider, you are talking about Drew Doughty right? I don't give a flying #### what the league respects or doesn't. At the end of the day, everyone respects winning. It is after all, how I can muster some respect for someone of Drew's character.
EDIT: Reread your post, and I completely agree with your larger point. Just getting fired up over here! haha