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View Poll Results: Who should be Captain?
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Backlund
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240 |
50.31% |
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Huberdeau
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59 |
12.37% |
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Tanev
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74 |
15.51% |
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Lindholm
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42 |
8.81% |
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Monahan
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8 |
1.68% |
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Rasmus
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6 |
1.26% |
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Somebody else
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11 |
2.31% |
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Nobody
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37 |
7.76% |
08-06-2022, 01:35 PM
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#101
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Commie Referee
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Small town, B.C.
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Hey all, sorry - just saw the request for a poll for this thread. Hope the choices are good enough, looks fairly close to a consensus of opinions.
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08-06-2022, 01:43 PM
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#102
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Calgary
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Tanev or Backlund for me. I voted Tanev because I think he performs better on the ice, so I used that as a tie breaker.
But you can’t go wrong with either choice.
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08-06-2022, 01:45 PM
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#103
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Resident Videologist
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Calgary
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That Backlund photo is the source/inspiration for this:
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08-06-2022, 01:45 PM
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#104
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Franchise Player
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All of the obvious choices are on expiring or soon to expire contracts. Backlund, Lucic and Monahan. I think that Tanev is happy as he is without the added responsibility. He spends a lot of time teaching the rookies, and is really good at it. Andersson as a dark horse? Hard to hand it to Huberdeau when he is new to the room.
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08-06-2022, 01:46 PM
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#105
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Calgary
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As long as Backlund is on the team its Backlund for me. Entering his 15th season as a Flame and has wore the A forever.
Give Huberdeau Backlunds A and probably name Huberdeau captain after Backlund retires.
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08-06-2022, 03:16 PM
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#106
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Scoring Winger
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Why is there oil everywhere?
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jg13
As long as Backlund is on the team its Backlund for me. Entering his 15th season as a Flame and has wore the A forever.
Give Huberdeau Backlunds A and probably name Huberdeau captain after Backlund retires.
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Backlund all the way.
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08-06-2022, 05:17 PM
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#107
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Powerplay Quarterback
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Backlund, it's mostly a symbolic title anyways. Huberdeau in 2 years
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08-06-2022, 05:35 PM
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#108
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Franchise Player
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I’m kind of partial to Rasmus.
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08-06-2022, 06:57 PM
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#109
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First Line Centre
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Backlund definitely part of the leadership group, but I think this is now Huberdeau’s team and given his accolades and leadership qualities I think he deserves the “C” for the next 9 years.
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08-06-2022, 07:14 PM
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#110
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Holland
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If they don't name a Captain right away I could see a possibility of it being Huberdeau.
I'd like to see Backlund with the C, I honestly think it would make him play even better.
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08-06-2022, 07:23 PM
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#111
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: CGY
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Lindholm would be my choice of the existing players but I am intrigued by Huberdeau knowing he is signed and locked in long term as the current franchise player. I have really liked what he has had to say so far as well. Not sure which way I am going to vote yet
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08-06-2022, 07:30 PM
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#112
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Royle9
Backlund definitely part of the leadership group, but I think this is now Huberdeau’s team and given his accolades and leadership qualities I think he deserves the “C” for the next 9 years.
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He is new and just coming in. There will be adjustments to the players, a new coach, a new system...he does not need extra responsibilities at this point in time.
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08-06-2022, 08:15 PM
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#113
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First Line Centre
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Quote:
Originally Posted by redforever
He is new and just coming in. There will be adjustments to the players, a new coach, a new system...he does not need extra responsibilities at this point in time.
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Happens from time to time though.
How many times have you seen a rookie come in and be named captain with 0 experience in the NHL at all..
I think his proven leadership on a team that drafted him, his dedication on and off the ice and the fact he's now the face of the franchise for the next 9 years put him a cut above anyone else honestly.
I wouldn't be surprised if it was offered to him as part of him signing to be honest.
He doesn't strike me as a guy whos going to cave under added pressure just because he's new to the team, I think he wants to come in and show everyone he's here to bring this franchise a cup.
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08-06-2022, 09:05 PM
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#114
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Hyperbole Chamber
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If this isn’t captain material I don’t know what else to tell ya.
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08-06-2022, 09:06 PM
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#115
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Phoenix, AZ
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Backlund for me.
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08-06-2022, 09:46 PM
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#116
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Indiana
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I also voted Backlund, mostly due to his work in the community and loyalty. Beyond that, as a fan, there's not a lot to work off of.
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08-06-2022, 09:55 PM
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#117
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Calgary
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I have preferences ranked. For various reasoning.
1. HUBERDEAU
2. TANEV
3. MONAHAN
4. BACKLUND
5. LINDHOLM
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08-06-2022, 09:59 PM
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#118
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Crash and Bang Winger
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I voted Backlund…he seemed to be vocal in the media last year in playoffs. Was arguably their best player vs Edmonton and his give a crap meter was high. I think if they give it to Huberdeau it is a slap in the face of Backlund and Tanev. Give it to one of them, then in 5 years when he is ready to retire transition to Huberdeau or whomever is the next leader (Pelletier maybe).
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08-06-2022, 10:36 PM
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#119
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First round-bust
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: speculating about AHL players
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I would be stunned if Backlund isn't a career Flame. He'll be re-signed after his current deal is up.
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08-06-2022, 10:50 PM
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#120
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Resident Videologist
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Calgary
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Have the Flames had many players that played their entire lengthy careers only with the team? Peplinski comes to mind (all 711 NHL games as a Flame).
Backlund (826 GP) and Monahan (656 GP) are the current candidates to do so.
Loob only played 6 NHL seasons, but they were all with the Flames.
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