Has the time come to name a Captain?

[blahblah]

Agreed. While I love Dubinsky's passion and leadership, the only knock with him is he's sometimes loses his cool. A captain needs to maintain a level disposition.

I think this line of thinking is overused. I think you can be fiery and still be a great captain. I don't think they always needs to maintain a level head.

As far as naming a captain, not sure what we're going to do. Dubinsky seems to be a great candidate, but I always felt he was. As a fan, I'd give it to him. The Rangers should never have let him go. I'd rather go with Dubinsky over Nash in the playoffs.

Overall he had a great playoffs. He wasn't close to perfect, but he left everything out there shift after shift. He raised his game. Great example to the rest of the players. Isn't that the kind of thing you are looking for in a Captain? I wouldn't give it Boone, Johansen, or Murray for a few more years. Not sure there is another candidate. Dubinsky seems to beat out Horton.

Regardless I would start working on his extension this off season.

 

[EspenK]

I think this line of thinking is overused. I think you can be fiery and still be a great captain. I don't think they always needs to maintain a level head.

Jarome Iginla is a perfect example. My vote is Dubi all the way.

 

[thebus2288*]

Dubinsky no question. I'd like to see them sign the extension and name him captain at the same time. I wouldn't have him change a thing about his game. Those who think he goes overboard or too hard to be captain need to remember the days when we had Nash and Vermette as 'leadership'.

A captain needs to play the way Dubi does.

 

[NotWendell]

If Jack Johnson played the entire season like he did after getting snubbed for the Olympics, he'd have my vote. As it stands, Dubi is the man. Johnson and MacKenzie should get an A. That leaves one more A for either Horton, Calvert, Wisniewski (ducks) or Jenner.

Brandon, here's your extension and here's your C. Now, about those Meyer's Jewelers commercials...

 

[1857 Howitzer]

You can only have 2 As with a C Lee, but I agree with the two you picked.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

I'm with the majority. Give it to Dubi, and give Johnson an A. For the second A, we could rotate it with Letestu, Boll, Jenner, MacKenzie, whoever.

 

[Iron Balls McGinty]

You can only have 2 As with a C Lee, but I agree with the two you picked.

Technically you can have 4 A's if you define a home set and away set like the Canucks at least used to do. Not sure if they currently do or not.

 

[1857 Howitzer]

Technically you can have 4 A's if you define a home set and away set like the Canucks at least used to do. Not sure if they currently do or not.

Technically you can have 20+. There's nothing to stop a team from letting every player rotate the A. My point is that in a given game you can have 3 As or 2 As and a C.

 

[Fred Glover]

I would only give Dubi the C if he signs an extension. No need for the dog and pony show we have had with our past two captains who didn't want to be here.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

I would only give Dubi the C if he signs an extension. No need for the dog and pony show we have had with our past two captains who didn't want to be here.

I don't get that feeling at all with Dubi. He seems 100% Columbus now. I did have that feeling when he first got here last year, because he would always mention New York, but now I think he's here until we don't want him.

 

[Fred Glover]

I don't get that feeling at all with Dubi. He seems 100% Columbus now. I did have that feeling when he first got here last year, because he would always mention New York, but now I think he's here until we don't want him.

I never implied or said he didn't like Columbus or was all in. But this is a business and players many times treat it as such, so if he doesn't sign, for whatever the reason, then no C for you!

 

[JACKETfan]

Giving the C to Dubi might be a serious snub to Jack and Horton. Yes Dubi played well, but JJ was arguably as good.

On a team like ours elevating one guy to captaincy seems out of character.

I don't envy the decision.

 

[Samkow]

I'm telling you guys, despite being the hokiest thing ever, a rotating captaincy (like the Wild had back in the day) is the way to go here.

 

[Columbus Mike]

Giving the C to Dubi might be a serious snub to Jack and Horton. Yes Dubi played well, but JJ was arguably as good.

On a team like ours elevating one guy to captaincy seems out of character.

I don't envy the decision.

This is why I'd say with go without a "C". We have more than one already, and I don't see the benefit of changing anything.

 

[pete goegan]

Giving the C to Dubi might be a serious snub to Jack and Horton. Yes Dubi played well, but JJ was arguably as good.

On a team like ours elevating one guy to captaincy seems out of character.

I don't envy the decision.

This is what I've been thinking, too, Jf. I suggested somewhere (the Mains?) that we consider dual captains, home and away. That might present the most benefit with the fewest negatives. For instance, Dubi's passion and fire might have the greatest impact at home, while it may be detrimental on the road, as he might draw more attention and penalties. Whereas, JJ's calm demeanor and quiet resolve may be more beneficial to a still-young team in hostile environments. So, Dubi is the home captain and Jack is the road captain, with each being an alternate when not wearing the "C." They could be joined by DMac, Letestu, Horton, Tyutin, Wiz, or whomever - there's no lack of decent candidates to wear the "A" at home or away.

I don't know if that's allowed or feasible, but it seems to me that it solves the ego problem, while making the best use of the talents and personalities that have emerged as leaders on the team. Thoughts?

 

[Socks]

This is what I've been thinking, too, Jf. I suggested somewhere (the Mains?) that we consider dual captains, home and away. That might present the most benefit with the fewest negatives. For instance, Dubi's passion and fire might have the greatest impact at home, while it may be detrimental on the road, as he might draw more attention and penalties. Whereas, JJ's calm demeanor and quiet resolve may be more beneficial to a still-young team in hostile environments. So, Dubi is the home captain and Jack is the road captain, with each being an alternate when not wearing the "C." They could be joined by DMac, Letestu, Horton, Tyutin, Wiz, or whomever - there's no lack of decent candidates to wear the "A" at home or away.

I don't know if that's allowed or feasible, but it seems to me that it solves the ego problem, while making the best use of the talents and personalities that have emerged as leaders on the team. Thoughts?

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[pete goegan]

I find your ideas intriguing and wish to subscribe to your newsletter.

If I ever go global, you're first on the list!

 

[Socks]

If I ever go global, you're first on the list!

Excellent.

 

[Viqsi]

This is what I've been thinking, too, Jf. I suggested somewhere (the Mains?) that we consider dual captains, home and away. That might present the most benefit with the fewest negatives. For instance, Dubi's passion and fire might have the greatest impact at home, while it may be detrimental on the road, as he might draw more attention and penalties. Whereas, JJ's calm demeanor and quiet resolve may be more beneficial to a still-young team in hostile environments. So, Dubi is the home captain and Jack is the road captain, with each being an alternate when not wearing the "C." They could be joined by DMac, Letestu, Horton, Tyutin, Wiz, or whomever - there's no lack of decent candidates to wear the "A" at home or away.

I don't know if that's allowed or feasible, but it seems to me that it solves the ego problem, while making the best use of the talents and personalities that have emerged as leaders on the team. Thoughts?

I think the most straightforward way to represent our leadership situation is to have multiple alternates and nobody actually singled out for wearing the C at any given time.

Now, where have I seen that before...?

 

[SuperGenius]

I'm telling you guys, despite being the hokiest thing ever, a rotating captaincy (like the Wild had back in the day) is the way to go here.

Worked great for Buffalo this year.

 

[blahblah]

Please don't mess with rotating captains. I don't see the point, it's not much different than not having a captain at all.

They wanted a captain to emerge. I think someone did just that. I don't care if they name one or not, but I don't see why we would hesitate at this point.

 

[Kev22]

Before this season started, I was on the Jack Wagon for Captain, but now I think that Dubinsky is the captain regardless of the letter on his sweater. His intensity, the lift he gives his linemates and he'll get in your face if needed. I might be wrong, but didn't he get into a scrap with Comeau in practice down the stretch? It has become obvious, at least to me, that the younger players look to Dubie for leadership. If it works for the team that they don't have a captain publicly, then so be it, but to me the Captain is Dubie.

 

[General Jacket70]

They obviously didn't see the need to name a captain since that last guy got traded. And naming one during this season seemed pointless, maybe even counterproductive.

Seems the only reason to name one now would be if one guy clearly showed that they were leading the whole team to the next level. . . .otherwise, go with what got ya here.

So, I am not onboard with naming a captain until next season, then only if it's organic inside the room. Let someone come forward and claim it, prove they deserve it.

 

[XLJ]

I think naming Dubinsky the captain will be apart of the contract negotiations. Jarmo and JD will use it as a bargaining chip telling him if he signs an extension and does not test free agency and they will give him the "C".

IMO they want to name him the captain it's just the uncertainty with his contract thats holding it up.

 

[Mayor Bee]

I think the most straightforward way to represent our leadership situation is to have multiple alternates and nobody actually singled out for wearing the C at any given time.

Now, where have I seen that before...?