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HighLifeMan · 05-24-2023, 10:24 AM

I don't think it's a viable option anymore. He will be 35 when a new contract kicks in, and I am not sure you want to be appointing a player who is rumored to have requested out in two consecutive summers leading the dressing room.

I think you need to look to a long term leader in Andersson or Weegar.

I also don't really like the angle of "name me captain" or I'll look elsewhere, even though I get it from his perspective.

05-24-2023, 10:24 AM	#6
HighLifeMan Powerplay Quarterback Join Date: Sep 2010 Exp:	I don't think it's a viable option anymore. He will be 35 when a new contract kicks in, and I am not sure you want to be appointing a player who is rumored to have requested out in two consecutive summers leading the dressing room. I think you need to look to a long term leader in Andersson or Weegar. I also don't really like the angle of "name me captain" or I'll look elsewhere, even though I get it from his perspective.