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DenverFlame · 05-05-2013, 12:53 PM

Why not Tangers?

minnow · 05-05-2013, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

Spot on. There shouldn't be a captain until one emerges. It would be a meaningless if you just stuck a C on someone's sweater right now.

kirant · 05-05-2013, 01:05 PM

My choice: None of the above. There's no established leader in the Flames locker room, at least from a fan's perspective, that really stands out and deserves the captaincy.
My guess: Giordano, then Backlund a few years from now.

ComixZone · 05-05-2013, 02:32 PM

I don't want either Glencross or Giordano as Captain. They were part of the last leadership group that failed us so horrifically. If Cammalleri gets an extension, and the organization felt a need to have a new captain, I'd prefer it go to him.

New blood. New Captain. I'd prefer we don't have a Captain next season - but instead do rotating Alternates just like last season, but with these guys:

Giordano - A
Glencross - A
Cammalleri - A
Brodie - A
Backlund - A

With the end goal being drafting a new C, and maintaining Backlund and Brodie as A's for a long long time.

Otto29 · 05-05-2013, 02:51 PM

I love how so many of you have this unique insight to the inner working of the Flames locker room. How can anyone say there isn't an established leader in a locker room in which you are not a part of? It's a simple question

Itse · 05-05-2013, 03:23 PM

If we don't pick a new captain, our captain will still be Jarome Iginla. Which would be really effing stupid, since that guy doesn't play for us anymore.

The Goon · 05-05-2013, 03:39 PM

Matt Stajan. I think he'd be good.

Kaine · 05-05-2013, 03:46 PM

I don't think we have an immediate need to appoint a new captain just yet. While a few have stepped up (Cammy, Backlund, Gio arguably) I don't think anyone has really separated themselves as the person that will lead this new core going forward.

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Originally Posted by Otto29

I love how so many of you have this unique insight to the inner working of the Flames locker room. How can anyone say there isn't an established leader in a locker room in which you are not a part of? It's a simple question

Well this is a message board, we sort of discuss topics based on the information we have, which is never going to be the whole story. If you find discussion so unappealing perhaps you should just not look at threads that will obviously be based largely on opinion.

Northendzone · 05-05-2013, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Machiavelli

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

Stay tuned, there will be 4 more, and then a fifth when a guy is chosen, the consensus will be the selected guy sucks....

Alberta_Beef · 05-05-2013, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by DenverFlame

Why not Tangers?

Why would anyone want a captain that has requested a trade from the team he is currently on. Who doesn't play hurt. And who has admittedly quit on a team before? Tanguay being even an option for captaincy is a joke.

pgsieve · 05-05-2013, 05:22 PM

TJ Brodie? Funny no one suggested him- if your looking for someone long term, Brodie is certainly in the long term plans with the Flames. Young guy playing top D minutes- he would be my pick

Cali Panthers Fan · 05-05-2013, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Alberta_Beef

Why would anyone want a captain that has requested a trade from the team he is currently on. Who doesn't play hurt. And who has admittedly quit on a team before? Tanguay being even an option for captaincy is a joke.

I'm sorry, did I miss the underlined story? Sounds like speculation to me.

Are we talking about his time in Montreal or Tampa Bay? Source?

Cali Panthers Fan · 05-05-2013, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by pgsieve

TJ Brodie? Funny no one suggested him- if your looking for someone long term, Brodie is certainly in the long term plans with the Flames. Young guy playing top D minutes- he would be my pick

He's still finding his way in the NHL and is very young. I wouldn't want to give him the added pressure of being a leader until he is firmly established as a star player.

Alberta_Beef · 05-05-2013, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Cali Flames Fan

I'm sorry, did I miss the underlined story? Sounds like speculation to me.

Are we talking about his time in Montreal or Tampa Bay? Source?

It's widely known that Tanguay requested a trade out of Calgary because of Mike Keenan.

Tanguay gave up and "quit" on his team in Tampa, he said so himself in an interview after he was re-aquired. Said he regretted it and that it was a mistake he learned from, but I wouldn't want him leading my team none the less

Machiavelli · 05-05-2013, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Otto29

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?

Yeah, pretty much

Drury18 · 05-05-2013, 10:04 PM

I've got two candidates:

Lee Stempniak. If you listen to the interviews, alot of the kids were talking about Stempniak and how he was a huge help in getting them adjusted to the NHL and the lifestyle. If we are going for a rebuild with a ton of youth, I think he should be considered.

Brian McGrattan. He showed he wants to be in Calgary and willing to defend our players. And seems like a decent guy off the ice. Maybe not as non-threatening as Iggy for community visits and kiddy sorts of deals, but he has the whole lead by example and love of the city going for him and the right passion on the ice.

mdubz · 05-05-2013, 10:20 PM

If anyone cares, started a Be a Pro in NHL13 with the updated roster and Gio was made the captain.

BigBrodieFan · 05-06-2013, 01:06 AM

Cammy would definitely get my vote. Him and Whirling Dervish. I wouldn't mind seeing Wideman get an A. Glencross is too much of a whiner, a captain needs to lead by example. As much as I love TJ, I think he's too young, but definitely in the future. The kid is a natural leader. Backlund is a good choice for the A as well.

DeluxeMoustache · 05-06-2013, 01:20 AM

Gio did get the nod for at least one ceremonial faceoff.

Iggy leaves darn big shoes to fill. Led the team offensively for years. In and out of the top few scoring slots several years. Fiercely competitive, and stuck up for teammates. Led by example. Consummate professional on and off the ice. Did more things than he got credit for including defensively (for a winger) and in board battles. We were spoiled for years. International resume. Future hall of famer. Nobody on the team has come close to showing the leadership and consistency. Even before him, Conroy left it on the ice and had a great all around game plus being media friendly and loyal to teammates.

Noone can touch Iggy and Cammalleri right now is the closest you come to Conroy in some attributes. Very tough call.

Kaine · 05-06-2013, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by DeluxeMoustache

Gio did get the nod for at least one ceremonial faceoff.

Iggy leaves darn big shoes to fill. Led the team offensively for years. In and out of the top few scoring slots several years. Fiercely competitive, and stuck up for teammates. Led by example. Consummate professional on and off the ice. International resume. Future hall of famer. Nobody on the team has come close to showing the leadership and consistency. Even before him, Conroy left it on the ice and had a great all around game plus being media friendly and loyal to teammates.

Noone can touch Iggy and Cammalleri right now is the closest you come to Conroy in some attributes. Very tough call.

Iggy and Conroy I assume you mean? That Cammy is the closest?