The Captain Discussion

[FlamesAreOne]

Originally Posted by agulati

I wonder if we can have a poll in this thread

I tried doing one originally but had no clue how to add one.

[Flamesfan05]

Lucic

[Knut]

Trevor Lewis

[JohnnyB]

Backlund is probably most deserving. He is 100% dedicated to the Flames, he hates the Oilers and plays great against them, he shows up in the playoffs, and he leads by example. All that said, I don't know if he's the best choice or not for taking the team to a higher level.

Captain or not, he's a guy who should have his number in the rafters after he's done.

[GranteedEV]

Eatbread for Captain

[activeStick]

Who had permanent A's last season? I think it was Tkachuk, Backlund, Tanev, Monahan.

It's between Backlund and Tanev for the C for me and then the single empty slot for an A goes to Huberdeau or Lucic, with a lean to Lucic.

The following season, Lucic probably retires? If he does, Huberdeau becomes an alternate that season.

[Cole436]

After signing that contract I think it's pretty likely it'll be Huberdeau. They'll likely do rotating A's for another year and then announce it next season.

[Parallex]

Backlund. 100%

I get the idea that Huberdeau is the face of the franchise now... but he's been a part of the team for 5 seconds and Backlund checks to many boxes.

1: Already part of the leadership group.
2: Plays responsible two-way hockey (leads by example).
3: Has been a part of the franchise for 15 years (Geez that makes me feel old)
4: He does great community work
5: Only two players in the entire history of the franchise have played more games for the Flames (Iggy and Gio).
6: Said that the Oilers "aren't a real NHL team" in an interview.
7: Plays a mean Saxophone.

What's the phrase?... "Always Earned, Never Given"... well he's earned it.

[devo22]

C - Backlund
A - Tanev, Huberdeau, Monahan

[Reggie Dunlop]

Maybe they go with two sets of Alternate Captains (Home and Away). It's always good to weigh it slightly to defensemen, who typically get more ice time.

C: Backlund

A: Huberdeau, Tanev, Andersson, Zadorov

[YYC in LAX]

I don't give it to any of the guys with only 2 years remaining on their contract, though all well-deserved. As such, #10 gets my vote.

[Parallex]

Originally Posted by FlamesAreOne

I tried doing one originally but had no clue how to add one.

I think you have to ask a Mod.

[FanIn80]

Monny or Looch.

The Money Hands are coming back.

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Originally Posted by Cole436

After signing that contract I think it's pretty likely it'll be Huberdeau. They'll likely do rotating A's for another year and then announce it next season.

I think this is the likely plan too.

[dissentowner]

Lindholm, Huby, or Tanev. I am sorry but I don't see Backlund as a great leader and while he had a good playoffs he only shows up for part of the season. That is not a guy I want as Captain.

[JohnnyB]

No captain again this season is also fine.

[PepsiFree]

I think they need a captain this year.

I think any of Huberdeau, Backlund, Lindholm, Tanev, Andersson, or Mangiapane fit/make sense. And would be happy to see any of them become captain.

I'd like one of the younger but established guys who have been in the lockeroom a while most (Lindholm, Andersson, Mangiapane). They have experience with the team and are young enough to have plenty of road left in their careers.

[Displaced Flames fan]

Its got to be Backlund

A-Huberdeau
A-Lindholm
A-Monahan if playing

Next in line:

Rasmus Andersson

[Scroopy Noopers]

Originally Posted by JohnnyB

No captain again this season is also fine.

No it’s ridiculous. Just name one.

And there is only one. It’s Backlund.

[Funkhouser]

Rotating Captains for me:
Backlund
Tanev
Lindholm
Huberdeau

Have Mangiapane and Anderson with A’s if possible as well