This might get a lot of push back but in the scenario where he stays past this season, I think it might be time to strip the captaincy from him. The truth is, a guy like Sanderson makes a ton more sense for that kind of role. He plays a shitload of minutes, he's on the ice for virtually every scenario, he plays against the best players on every team, he plays extremely hard and fair and he has the kind of lead-by-example quality that makes him in the mold of an Alfredsson, who was the best style of captain in this team's history. And I'm not saying Sanderson is the only alternative, just giving what I think is a good example.
Maybe it's the kind of step that could help Brady refocus his energy and commitment. No need to worry about being a captain and all the duties that entails, just play hockey in the way everyone knows he's capable of.
Maybe it's the kind of step that could help Brady refocus his energy and commitment. No need to worry about being a captain and all the duties that entails, just play hockey in the way everyone knows he's capable of.
