Ducks next captain…

[TopShelfWaterBottle]

Zegras Mack Carl

 

[NWWisconsinDuck]

I think Killorn would be an excellent captain. I really do

 

[robbieboy3686]

Well… we’re waiting… ( caddy shack meme emoji)

 

[Hamilton Bulldogs]

Well… we’re waiting… ( caddy shack meme emoji)

Don't teams usually announce em closer to the opener?

 

[The Midnight Burrito]

I think people have the wrong idea about Cronins relationship with Zegras. I dont see that being a problem if thats what the locker room and front office want.

Its like a dad being hard on their favorite kid.

That always turns out great.

 

[CrazyDuck4u]

I will say this.. If the ducks make Z captain.. Thats PV telling the whole hockey world to stfu about the rumors.

 

[Terry Yake]

get ready for another season without a captain

 

[gilfaizon]

Just give it to Gudas. He's likely only here until next trade deadline, so it will be a short term captaincy. After that, see where the young core stands and who has stepped up.

 

[AngelDuck]

Just give it to Gudas. He's likely only here until next trade deadline, so it will be a short term captaincy. After that, see where the young core stands and who has stepped up.

Agreed but I actually think there’s a good chance Gudas finishes his contract in Anaheim. I believe the Ducks will be at least in playoff contention at the 2025-2026 trade deadline. Ultimately we might miss but we’ll be close enough to stand Pat (pun intended)

 

[robbieboy3686]

Agreed but I actually think there’s a good chance Gudas finishes his contract in Anaheim. I believe the Ducks will be at least in playoff contention at the 2025-2026 trade deadline. Ultimately we might miss but we’ll be close enough to stand Pat (pun intended)

Gudas retires a duck

 

[MCB]

I'm getting gudas on my next jersey so that would be cool to add a letter to it. But besides that I think he makes the most sense if they aren't ready to give it to one of the kids

 

[lwvs84]

I'm getting gudas on my next jersey so that would be cool to add a letter to it. But besides that I think he makes the most sense if they aren't ready to give it to one of the kids

I have a some jerseys to get lettered (2 reverse retro and the new home and away). I'm thinking Z and Mac on the retro (after Zegras signs his extension), Gudas was one of the ones I was thinking of for the new home or away. It would be pretty cool if he got a letter for his last couple years.

 

[WhatTheDuck]

I'm getting gudas on my next jersey so that would be cool to add a letter to it. But besides that I think he makes the most sense if they aren't ready to give it to one of the kids

I'm sure opposing players and fans have a few letters they'd suggest

 

[Webster]

Solberg...they'll wait for him. GM: he's going to be a great leader

 

[Frosted Tips]

At what point are the leadership groups typically announced if/when there's a change? I don't know if there's a time in the offseason when these are usually announced but I'd guess that around the time of the training camp, when everyone's back together, practicing together, we'll have an announcement. I do think that a captain will be named for the upcoming season.

I really have no idea which way they want to go though. Do they have a guy in mind who's still too young for the task and they'll go with a veteran who'll stick around for the next few years? Or is it one of the more proven young guys already in the team? If I'd have to guess something it's either Terry or one of the vets (Killorn, Fowler).

 

[The Midnight Burrito]

At what point are the leadership groups typically announced if/when there's a change? I don't know if there's a time in the offseason when these are usually announced but I'd guess that around the time of the training camp, when everyone's back together, practicing together, we'll have an announcement. I do think that a captain will be named for the upcoming season.

I really have no idea which way they want to go though. Do they have a guy in mind who's still too young for the task and they'll go with a veteran who'll stick around for the next few years? Or is it one of the more proven young guys already in the team? If I'd have to guess something it's either Terry or one of the vets (Killorn, Fowler).

I feel like if it was going to be Fowler it would have happened already. Even if some guys are in favor of it there’s obviously some institutional reluctance.

 

[The Duck Knight]

I think the plan was Stamkos for a few years until they passed it to whichever of the kids matured into it. Now it'll be Killorn or Fowler instead. I love Gudas but he gets way too confrontational with the refs for him to be my choice for the C.

 

[ScarTroy]

Give it to Gudas. He was thought of so highly in the Panthers locker room that Paul Maurice even mentioned him after this seasons win as a big part of the culture of that room. No one else sniffs that kind of endorsement here yet.

 

[CrazyDuck4u]

Gudas Please.. Dude is a warrior

 

[ZegrassyKnoll]

To me, us not naming a captain by this point is less about not having any leaders in the room and more about Pat keeping all his trade options open. Feels like the only truly untouchables at this point are too young to get the C.

My guess is that if we do name a captain this season, it won't be until much closer to the season opener.

 

[ohcomeonref]

I assumed he was going to give the captaincy to a guy like Stammer but then struck out. I'm still on the Gudas train though.

 

[Anaheim4ever]

Short term Gudas/Killorn.

Longterm one of Gauthier/Carlsson/McTavish could make sense as C. Zegras is an exciting personality like Selanne but like Selanne he's better suited wearing an A than being captain.

 

[Duck Off]

I assumed he was going to give the captaincy to a guy like Stammer but then struck out. I'm still on the Gudas train though.

I was thinking the same thing. That he was banking on bringing in one of these big fish and naming them captain.

I think they'll give it to Kilorn.

 

[91Fedorov]

Give the C to Vatrano, just to raise his trade value at the deadline. That would be a gangster move!

 

[The Duck Knight]

Give the C to Vatrano, just to raise his trade value at the deadline. That would be a gangster move!

Production/Scoring goals is going to be the thing that determines Vatrano's trade value, not being a captain. See Trouba,Jacob.

In fact adding the responsibility of a letter might negatively impact his ability to score goals.