Rasmus Dahlin Named Captain of the Sabres

[MOGlLNY]

I think he is a little more than that. Pulling the guys together for the offseason camp is an example of him being a connector as the captain.

So, while he may not be a great pre-game speech guy, I think that stuff can be really overrated. The key is do they have the guys that will be able to set the standard and then hold others to that standard.

I think Dahlin, and the 4 alternates, can be good at that in different ways.

Exactly I think we’ve got a couple guys for something like that. Dahls doesn’t need to do anything like that, just needs to be himself because it’s obviously working.

Rasmus saying he knows it’s a big responsibility and will take it seriously. It’s what you want to hear.

“Buffalo is everything to me - it’s my life.”

 

[cramdizzl]

Good. They tried and failed with the friendly older brother type in Okposo. Now they have a captain (and coach) with snarl and a f*** you attitude. That's the example they need right now.

 

[Samsonite23]

This dude wants to win in the worst way. The way all good leaders do.

He may not be the most vocal, but when he speaks about what they need to do to win, the team will shut up and listen. Ala Chris Drury.

 

[Beerz]

People can find anything to complain about

 

[Chainshot]

I think he is a little more than that. Pulling the guys together for the offseason camp is an example of him being a connector as the captain.

So, while he may not be a great pre-game speech guy, I think that stuff can be really overrated. The key is do they have the guys that will be able to set the standard and then hold others to that standard.

I think Dahlin, and the 4 alternates, can be good at that in different ways.

There’s been talk for a couple of years about how he puts in the effort in practice and will chirp guys that aren’t putting up an equal effort to him. Having a peer ride a teammate about taking the easy way out can work as much or more than somebody giving George C Scott’s Patton speech.

 

[BFLO]

Welp that seals it. Dahlin is getting traded within the next 3 years. Sabres haven't had a captain last longer than 3 years since Perreault. Co-captains don't count.

 

[Moncton man]

I think its easier to turn an elite player into a good speaker than vice versa. I think people get caught up too much on speeches myself

 

[Rowley Birkin]

Good. They tried and failed with the friendly older brother type in Okposo. Now they have a captain (and coach) with snarl and a f*** you attitude. That's the example they need right now.

Okposo was the obvious choice as captain while he was on this team imo. The fact the other players called him 'Dad' says a lot.

It's far better that they have waited to give it to Dahlin at the right time instead of gifting it to him too early just because he's the team's franchise player.

 

[Rowley Birkin]

I think its easier to turn an elite player into a good speaker than vice versa. I think people get caught up too much on speeches myself

I don't think anybody needs to turn Dahlin into a good speaker, nor do i think a captain has to be a team's best player.

People definately get caught up on speeches / captains having to be the Braveheart type. And as @Beerz just pointed out - some people will always find something to complain about.

 

[KiwiGriff]

Good thing a captain leads by action because Dahlin's speech was incredibly underwhelming.

Leaders don't need to be cheer leaders, and cheer leaders aren't always leaders.

 

[debaser66]

Talking is overrated
Action is more important
He has all the necessary traits to be the best captain in a long time

 

[Faceboner]

Dahlin the longest tenured Sabre out of the leader group. Good teammate and highly competitive and works hard and plays high end hockey that involves teammates perfect captain who takes winning seriously, imagine being mad at guy becoming a leader who plays his ass off for the boys, logo and city. That sounds like no brainer captain material. I'd be inspired by a guy who is insanely talented and who also never takes a shift off with the insane minutes he logs, doesn't complain or quit always holds him self accountable and keeps his teammates honest and encourages them. Him getting the captaincy will only give him the confidence from his teammates he might not be all rah rah rah but he is focused and serious, he is stoic and poised he already was a leader.

 

[WiHockeyGuy]

Talking is overrated
Action is more important
He has all the necessary traits to be the best captain in a long time

Bolded was my thought as well. He MIGHT be the best captain the Sabres have had since the Briere/Drury days. In terms of temperament and skill.