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I guess $11M doesn't buy you what it use to
- May 22, 2008
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Was listening to Dreger on Leaf's Lunch and he was talking about how this new deal should solidify Morgan Rielly as the new Capatin.
Yay/Nay???
Yay/Nay???
Actually, I think Kadri's new deal solidifies him as the new Captain.
... I don't think you usually make you're future 2nd line centre your captain
Actually, I think Kadri's new deal solidifies him as the new Captain.
Actually, I think Kadri's new deal solidifies him as the new Captain.
He's only 22, if Stamkos doesn't come I'd go 1 or 2 years of alternates and then anoint Rielly captain.
... I don't think you usually make you're future 2nd line centre your captain
He's not a C or A character.
Rielly strikes me far more as a C or A character, extremely hard-working and humble on an off the ice.
I am a Kadri fan and hope he is as successful as possible.
But the captain can't be flopping all over the place. I need a captain who stays on his feet! Kadri has a great compete level but an alleged diver can't be the capatin. Especially a TML Captain with such a historic role.
Give him an 'A' .. It's a little early for the 'C'
An A would be appropriate for at least another 1-2 years.
Pretty much what I think as well .. I don't think the Leafs should give the 'C' to any player yet unless they're a bona fide top end player (i.e. if they get Stamkos). Rielly is the best candidate right now and would be naturally in line for it if he keeps progressing. Best to have a few alternates for now, but Captain Morgan is coming eventually IMO.
Pretty much what I think as well .. I don't think the Leafs should give the 'C' to any player yet unless they're a bona fide top end player (i.e. if they get Stamkos). Rielly is the best candidate right now and would be naturally in line for it if he keeps progressing. Best to have a few alternates for now, but Captain Morgan is coming eventually IMO.
Ok, clearly I needed to add a to the end of my post.
Maybe, but not right now.
I say we will wait until 3 things are resolved.
1) What happens with the draft lottery
2) What happens with Stamkos
3) What happens with Tavares (seriously I am saying this)
There is no rush to have a captain for us. I think Rielly is a perfect candidate but he doesn't need to be the captain next year. Waiting a full season and letting guys grow will give us a clearer picture of who should be the captain. Then theres always the chance that a sure-fire captain becomes a Leaf too (slim, but possible) and it is right in our current time period too.