Speculation: So who's the new Captain?

[darko]

Go with 3 A's

Kreider, Zucca, Shatty.

 

[pld459666]

You don't view staring down a player like he's done on occasion to be showing someone up? Come on, man. That's absurd. I can't think of another player out there who does it like Hank does. It's not a good look for him as it serves no purpose. Hell, it's been pointed out for years, now.

The man has few faults. But that sure as **** is one. It's obnoxious.

I guess I don't view it as nearly as much of an issue as you do.

Not nearly

 

[SML2]

You don't view staring down a player like he's done on occasion to be showing someone up? Come on, man. That's absurd. I can't think of another player out there who does it like Hank does. It's not a good look for him as it serves no purpose. Hell, it's been pointed out for years, now.

The man has few faults. But that sure as **** is one. It's obnoxious.

I love Hank but I've hated him doing this for years. You don't see anyone giving him shit when he's letting softies in. I agree. Completely unnecessary.

 

[will1066]

It's like the stare in nevesis' profile pic

 

[Bluto]

Henrik Lundqvist

 

[Giacomin]

Stu Bickel

 

[Paulie Walnutz]

C: Shattenkirk
A: Max Patches
A: JVR

 

[KingWantsCup]

The more I think about it, the more I think that we could very well go years before we have another captain. There's just so much uncertainty with who's staying and who's going and being captain of this team is a big deal. Under normal, non-rebuild circumstances the captain would most likely be Zucc, but given that everyone is still available for trade with more moves to make I just can't see management confidently handing out a "C" anytime soon.

 

[Machinehead]

Spooner

 

[RangerBlues]

EK

 

[Alluckks]

AV

 

[Rangers ftw]

If Zuccarello is your best option for the captaincy, it's better to go without a captain

Why is that?

 

[Fitzy]

If NYR hang on to Zuccarello, it'll be Zuccarello.

Small chance if not that it'll be Staal. He's served his time and can preside over a rebuild. Injuries and decline aside he'll be remembered as a damn solid NY Ranger.

Beyond that, all bets are off. McDonagh surprised me as a pick at the time. Seemed more like a choice of the best player over a vocal leader.

 

[ReggieDunlop68]

Go with 3 A's

Kreider, Zucca, Shatty.

Zucc yes.

Kreider? na

 

[ReggieDunlop68]

The more I think about it, the more I think that we could very well go years before we have another captain. There's just so much uncertainty with who's staying and who's going and being captain of this team is a big deal. Under normal, non-rebuild circumstances the captain would most likely be Zucc, but given that everyone is still available for trade with more moves to make I just can't see management confidently handing out a "C" anytime soon.

There will be a C in the fall of 2018 no?

I don't think the Jagr post lockout thing is going to work again unless I get my time machine going.

 

[Nickmo82]

Whoever it is should be seen as a stopgap until Lias is ready to take it on.

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

i think it should be Kreider eventually. But imo as long as Hank is on the team no one else should have a C.

Next year's As: Zucc, Staal, Kreider, Shattenkirk

 

[NYRFANMANI]

I'm also on the "we should give to Hank, but since we can't, I'd rather go without C"-train.

 

[Zucc36]

Not sure why Zucc would be interested in another team friendly deal.

I think he wants to be a Ranger for life. Wouldn´t be surprised if he resigns on a cheap contract if he is offered long term and som years with no trade clause. He wants to win, and he knows that won´t happen for at least some years.

 

[SingnBluesOnBroadway]

I think he wants to be a Ranger for life. Wouldn´t be surprised if he resigns on a cheap contract if he is offered long term and som years with no trade clause. He wants to win, and he knows that won´t happen for at least some years.

How much money has Zac made in his career? How many times has he been an UFA?

 

[Doctyl]

All A’s until Lias

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

I think he wants to be a Ranger for life. Wouldn´t be surprised if he resigns on a cheap contract if he is offered long term and som years with no trade clause. He wants to win, and he knows that won´t happen for at least some years.

I don't think the Rangers feel the same way about him.

 

[Jonas1235]

its gotta be, its gotta be, Chris Kreider baby. Maybe he will turn into Nick Foligno.

 

[Ghost of jas]

its gotta be, its gotta be, Chris Kreider baby. Maybe he will turn into Nick Foligno.

You want him dealt to TB is what you’re saying.

 

[KingWantsCup]

Its not normal because the NHL has a rule against it In 1948 the NHL ruled that it was illegal to name your goalie captain or alternative captain (called the Durnan rule).

The Canucks named Luongo team captain in 2008 - 2010, but due to the rule of him not being allowed a letter, Willie Mitchell was wearing the C. The Rangers could so something similar i guess, just make Hank the official captain, then slap the C on one of the others. Though i dont think Hank needs a letter, he has managed for a decade without it

The Luongo thing is why I thought naming a goalie captain was legal. I couldn't recall if he ever actually wore a C though. Lundqvist's jersey with a C would be so f***ing awesome, it's a shame that can't be a thing.