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Originally Posted by sureLoss
There was no player that felt he could be the buffer [between Sutter and the players].
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Originally Posted by DoubleK
Exactly. Why does someone need to have a "C" on their jersey to run the room?!
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This is a big leadership issue if no one could step up to do this. A true leader would assume this role regardless of the situation of who is a Captain, Alternate, etc. Listened to the podcast and that was the insinuation, no player felt they were assigned the role but a true leader would not care and take that upon themselves. Now maybe Backlund actually did this and really the players want this acknowledge and consistency in the role.
I don't buy into youth and longevity augments as to who should get the "C" - it should go to the player who could best fill the responsibility, particularly in instances team related at this time.