He would be fine but I dont think there is a good argument for him over Gudas or Killorn. They both have more experience in both the regular season and playoffs, are signed longer, and have a longer track record of success.
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Certain guys are better off just being players and focusing on their game instead of the added pressure/responsibility of being a captain. Vatrano is best when he can just be loose.
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Too immature on the ice. He gets visibly frustrated way too much for him to be a captain. He takes so many unnecessary penalties that come from him just being dumb
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Think of how much more marvelous(ly infuriating to the old fist shakers) this photo would look with the captains 'C' on his chest
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This was being discussed yesterday in the free agency thread, but I don't want to derail it with a post just about the captaincy... IMO giving the C to Stamkos would feel kind of gross, and the fact that we did it with Scott Niedermayer doesn't change that. Niedermayer was still a game breaker who came here to win with his brother, and was given the C by an organization making win-now moves. Stamkos is (apparently? I admittedly don't watch enough Lightning games to know if it's really as bad as it sounds) falling off and would be coming to play elder statesman for a team that's very unlikely to seriously contend during his contract, presumably because we threw more money at him than anyone else. Unless someone's got a plausible vision for Stamkos winning the Conn Smythe with the Ducks in 2026, they're just not comparable situations.
Verbeek categorically excluded the idea of a bridge captain after Getzlaf retired, then cheerfully put the team through two of the most miserable seasons in decades. (I know, we can debate how much of this season was design and how much was injuries, but the fact that he says he's happy with how things went this year says he at least wasn't real broken up about the disaster.) Maybe this is just silly sentimentality talking, but it feels like at this point the captain needs to be someone who's paid their dues to this particular tire fire. Give it to a younger player and let them grow into the role, give it to a vet who's at least been through one year of the mess, don't overpay a guy to be the bridge captain (which you previously said you didn't want) purely on the strength of his accomplishments with another team. If real leaders don't need letters, then neither does Stamkos if you bring him in for Veteran Presence. If leaders do need letters, the last two seasons were malpractice and the whole situation would somehow feel worse.
Honestly, I'd never have believed it last offseason but I'm getting onboard the Zegras train. I'd start him with an A next season and see how it goes. Cronin's already said outright that he's being treated differently because he has a responsibility as a de facto leader, so make it official.
Verbeek categorically excluded the idea of a bridge captain after Getzlaf retired, then cheerfully put the team through two of the most miserable seasons in decades. (I know, we can debate how much of this season was design and how much was injuries, but the fact that he says he's happy with how things went this year says he at least wasn't real broken up about the disaster.) Maybe this is just silly sentimentality talking, but it feels like at this point the captain needs to be someone who's paid their dues to this particular tire fire. Give it to a younger player and let them grow into the role, give it to a vet who's at least been through one year of the mess, don't overpay a guy to be the bridge captain (which you previously said you didn't want) purely on the strength of his accomplishments with another team. If real leaders don't need letters, then neither does Stamkos if you bring him in for Veteran Presence. If leaders do need letters, the last two seasons were malpractice and the whole situation would somehow feel worse.
Honestly, I'd never have believed it last offseason but I'm getting onboard the Zegras train. I'd start him with an A next season and see how it goes. Cronin's already said outright that he's being treated differently because he has a responsibility as a de facto leader, so make it official.
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Well said. I’m making you captain for Ducks HF. Your C is in the mail.
Tecumseh
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Not wanting to deal with the toxic Toronto media doesn’t really disqualify someone from being a good captain IMO
Next season I’d give Gudas the C and the As to McTavish, Zegras, and one of the other young players and see who emerges as the next long time captain of the Ducks. Ideally I would want that next captain to be in the role as long as Getzlaf was
In The Beeker, Pat says that they plan to give the C (or decide) sooner than later. Kind of sounded like he's not planning to wait on Free Agency (and hell, signing Stamkos is faaaaaar from certainty).
So I'd guess it's Gudas
So I'd guess it's Gudas
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I'd vote for either Gudas or Killorn. I think the younger players should concentrate on continuing to develop their games and mature a bit. Putting the "C" on them now is added pressure they don't need and can be detrimental to their on-the-ice development. Why rush them?
I don't question Gudas leadership abilities. I'm just pointing out why he may not even want to be captain, which is the most important thing when selecting one.
The Anaheim media climates is of course a lot different of that in Toronto, but no matter where you are playing, being captain and having to speak for a team that's constantly losing year in and year out, can quickly become tiresome.
I have no idea wheater Gudas wants to be captain or not. I just remember reading that tweet before and was merely pointing out why he might not be interested. No matter what, Gudas is one of the leaders on and off the ice regardless if he wears a letter or not.
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Didn't Verbeek say last year he wanted to give it to someone who'd be here a long time? Seems to me that lets out Gudas and probably Killorn unless he's changed his mind. Fowler is possible, but I feel like if they were gonna give it it to him, he wouldn't still be an assistant several years after Getzy retired. I think it's gotta be MacT or Terry.
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Dr Johnny Fever
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Maybe our next captain will even present the sweater to the new kid on draft day? 
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Maybe the sweater will be the kid presenting our captain a draft day?
Just decided to go to the draft. I'm pretty stoked. Will be repping my new 30th anniv Mintyukov jersey.
I will be there also, with my dad and wife. I’m really excited to go!
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I’d be okay with a year of Gudas if they wanted to wait another year to see if a younger player was going to take the next step. I don’t see it being Zegras but if he proves me wrong that means he had a hell of a year.
On one hand I don't like not having a captain, but I also don't like the idea of a one-year captain
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No way Terry gets it. Has to be close to 0 chance imho. When all our young studs are onto their next contracts, I see Terry as the odd duck that needs to be traded later on. Could be way off on this, but just my gut
I don't like the idea of just alternates; I do want a Captain. But since none of our young core are ready for that yet, I would have Killorn wear the C and take the responsibility for the last 3 years of his contract, giving our young players an opportunity to really show who's ready. I would do this even if we get Stamkos.
