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Speculation: So... Who's the Captain?

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Edge said:
I feel like Mika has emerged as the most likely candidate.

I do have some concerns about the health, and I suspect the Rangers do as well, but my money would be on him.
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Agreed. That said I do worry that wearing the letter is not what he is meant for. Kreider would be my choice if he were not traded. But if he is, I agree that Mika is the probable candidate.

Or they can go another year and not name one and see who emerges as the leader.
 
I've never quite been as gung-ho about naming Kreider the captain as some.

Too many reports of him getting really deep into his own head. I just feel like the C would be a recipe for disaster.
 
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Kreider
Staal
Zibs
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got nothing after that. I think we'll need another year to find one, specially since we need to open up cap space and we don't actually know who's here come September.
 
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my already hated suggestion, Strome
this is why
(a) he is a young vet who earned DQ's trust, who really wants to stop moving around, and to deliver on his potential and draft position
Let Strome be a captain in the Nevin/Maloney/Kisio/Cally mode

(b) Let Zib wear an A; NYR's last stab, at giving our emerging best player the C, undermined McD's continued dev as a league top 10 D

many of you have already rejected the idea as ridiculous
but in my silly little mind, it makes sense
 
cwede said:
my already hated suggestion, Strome
this is why
(a) he is a young vet who earned DQ's trust, who really wants to stop moving around, and to deliver on his potential and draft position
Let Strome be a captain in the Nevin/Maloney/Kisio/Cally mode

(b) Let Zib wear an A; NYR's last stab, at giving our emerging best player the C, undermined McD's continued dev as a league top 10 D

many of you have already rejected the idea as ridiculous
but in my silly little mind, it makes sense
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Lol, you're like a dog with a bone. If Strome is still here beyond the 2019-20 season, I'll be very surprised.
 
GAGLine said:
Lol, you're like a dog with a bone. If Strome is still here beyond the 2019-20 season, I'll be very surprised.
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yeah, i know, sorry 8^(
part of my motivation is don't mess up Zib

and, also, yes, i am aware that a secondary concern re Strome is future Cap Hit, that he is arb-eligible next summer

but i also do think he could be part of the new mid-20's (in age) core, he is actually a pretty skilled and versatile F, and earned coaches' confidence

added comment: i feel like many people here see Strome as low-end and disposable, because he only cost NYR Spooner
 
C - Zibanejad
A - Fast
A - Staal
A - Panarin

Zib. Easy choice.

I’ve watched Panarin a lot and he consistently brings it every night. I give him an A because he will lead by example. Very excited to have him as our top player.

Kreider should be traded.
 
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Be bold. I’d give it to Panarin or Kakko. Screw the hierarchy. 3rd option would be Andersson if he has a wonderful camp and great first half of the season. That kid will be a captain in the NHL one day for sure.
 
They have not made their annual toughness/grit/character pick-up, whoever that is.
 
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