Next Captain

[Backlund11]

Who do you think the next captain should be? I know the general belief is that Gio will get captaincy, but IMO Glencross is more deserving.
Regardless, I next years captain will only serve an on an interm basis until our future franchise player (hopefully number 6 overall) blooms. Thoughts?

[Cali Panthers Fan]

I actually think Cammalleri will probably get the nod. He seemed to take on that role as the season went on without Iginla. Gio has far too many on-ice issues to resolve from this year and the captaincy might be a distraction for him or put too much pressure on him to perform. Glencross is...well Glencross. He's a good guy overall, but sometimes inconsistent and takes too many selfish penalties to be an effective captain. For my money, it will be Cammy with the C, then Gio and Glencross with the A. Watch out for Backlund though, he could become captain in the next few years if he keeps progressing.

[Backlund11]

I agree that Cammy is probably most deserving, but it doesn't make much sense to assign captaincy to a guy who's probably on his way out next July 1st (if not before that)

[normtwofinger]

Todd Simpson.

[Machiavelli]

This must be the third thread on this issue since Iginla left.

[Cleveland Steam Whistle]

Originally Posted by Machiavelli

This must be the third thread on this issue since Iginla left.

Having the guts to point that out shows captain like leadership IMO.

[StrykerSteve]

Cammalleri. I was really impressed with how he handled himself down the stretch playing with all of the younger players.

[foshizzle11]

Ya, I agree that Cammy is the best bet right now. I could see Backlund becoming the captain eventually if he can continue to progress. I have really liked his game this year. He will only get better from here on out.

I would be happy if Cammy got it now and one of the future franchise players we choose 6th overall this year or a guy like Sven. Listening to how he talks and what he is going through, he has the potential to be a good leader.

[wretched34]

Originally Posted by Backlund11

I agree that Cammy is probably most deserving, but it doesn't make much sense to assign captaincy to a guy who's probably on his way out next July 1st (if not before that)

This is my thought exactly. With a rebuild in progress, and a shift towards a young core, why would you want a revolving door of captaincy? That doesn't provide any stability for the young guys. If Cammy gets the C, I hope it is announced at the same time his extension is announced, 3 more years at $4M per, and the C would make me happy.

[Change of Heart]

Mark Giordano will be the next captain. He is signed long term. As for Cammy he will be here on more year tops. Just my 2 cents

[868904]

Originally Posted by Backlund11

Who do you think the next captain should be? I know the general belief is that Gio will get captaincy, but IMO Glencross is more deserving.
Regardless, I next years captain will only serve an on an interm basis until our future franchise player (hopefully number 6 overall) blooms. Thoughts?

Hahaha. Very ironic that a poster with a name of Backlund would suggest Glencross for captain.

As far as I'm concerned Glencross lost the privelidge of even having an A on his jersey when he didnt defend Backlund after he was cheap shotted by Bieksa. Glencross was right there and he just skated away, didn't have his teammates back.

Conversely, Glencross gets cheap shotted by Lovejoy and Backlund comes to his defence and eats a knuckle sandwich.

Backlund is more deserving of the Captain C than Glencross.

It's players like Glencross who are at the core of the problem culture with this team. Established, lazy, and selfish veterans who lack motivation and don't care about his teammates.

[Cleveland Steam Whistle]

Originally Posted by 868904

Hahaha. Very ironic that a poster with a name of Backlund would suggest Glencross for captain.

As far as I'm concerned Glencross lost the privelidge of even having an A on his jersey when he didnt defend Backlund after he was cheap shotted by Bieksa. Glencross was right there and he just skated away, didn't have his teammates back.

Conversely, Glencross gets cheap shotted by Lovejoy and Backlund comes to his defence and eats a knuckle sandwich.

Backlund is more deserving of the Captain C than Glencross.

It's players like Glencross who are at the core of the problem culture with this team. Established, lazy, and selfish veterans who lack motivation and don't care about his teammates.

While I actually agree that Glencross shouldn't be captain, the flawed logic and very specifically small sample size of your reasoning is faulty. Glencross shouldn't be captain because his effort is inconsistent (although getting better) and he's often undisciplined. the fact you can sight one example when Glencross didn't "fight" someone because they hit another player is ridiculous. Pretty sure we can find a few of examples if we look hard enough when Iggy didn't go after someone when they cheap shorted someone and he was a fine captain for many years.

[foshizzle11]

Originally Posted by Cleveland Steam Whistle

While I actually agree that Glencross shouldn't be captain, the flawed logic and very specifically small sample size of your reasoning is faulty. Glencross shouldn't be captain because his effort is inconsistent (although getting better) and he's often undisciplined. the fact you can sight one example when Glencross didn't "fight" someone because they hit another player is ridiculous. Pretty sure we can find a few of examples if we look hard enough when Iggy didn't go after someone when they cheap shorted someone and he was a fine captain for many years.

I think that he was using a recent example as to why, not just that one sample as to why he shouldn't be the captain.

He is inconsistent and probably isn't the leader that could be our captain for many years. I have a feeling it could be Gio but I don't want him to be. I don't think it will help him, it might be too much responsibility at this point.

[Sutter_in_law]

Originally Posted by 868904

It's players like Glencross who are at the core of the problem culture with this team. Established, lazy, and selfish veterans who lack motivation and don't care about his teammates.

[Cleveland Steam Whistle]

Originally Posted by foshizzle11

I think that he was using a recent example as to why, not just that one sample as to why he shouldn't be the captain.

He is inconsistent and probably isn't the leader that could be our captain for many years. I have a feeling it could be Gio but I don't want him to be. I don't think it will help him, it might be too much responsibility at this point.

Fair, but his example which agreed is a time appropriate given we can all remember it, it's not a good example of the reasons Glencross shouldn't be captain. How many people did Sakic or Yzerman fight in their careers. The fact that Glencross missed a chance to throw down is irrelevant, he's stuck up for team mates in the past, so its also not a recent example of typical behaviour from him.

[TurnedTheCorner]

I really don't think it matters, even a little bit.

[Otto29]

Originally Posted by Machiavelli

This must be the third thread on this issue since Iginla left.

You must have a point here right? Is it that the other threads are a bazillion pages back and this is a busy forum and how dare anyone start a new thread with similar content to a previous thread.

Is that about right?

[Alberta_Beef]

I think it should go to "Vacant Captaincy"

[Huntingwhale]

I'm fine with the alternating A's until a real leader actually steps up and proves himself as the team's leader. I don't think anyone on this team fits that profie atm. We shouldn't name a captain just to have one. Whomever gets chosen will have huge shoes to fill and I'm fine with waiting until a genuine leader pops up.

[Ice]

Cammalleri shouldn't be considered for Captain. In fact, he really shouldn't be a veteran in the locker room full of young players during a rebuild. He's not a bad guy, but this is not the best situation for him or his teammates. He doesn't have the character for this situation and can be a bit surly in the locker room.