Isn't one of the requirements for the Rangers captaincy to be named Ryan?
They'll also accept having "rian" in the name.
Of course they'll make exceptions for beating the team's single season goal record.
Isn't one of the requirements for the Rangers captaincy to be named Ryan?
Context.
Agree w this take.
This is how I see it playing out.Would imagine CK with the C and 55 replaces 93 with the A.
No question we should sell Z. But we should do it once he recovers a bit. Prop up the value somewhat before you dump him.This is how I see it playing out.
Selling low on Zibanejad would be just another brick in the wall of a steaming wall of crap season.
Already been vetted but I’m not just blasting that information everywhereWhom would be your good authority?
I didn't read this at all as someone being removed from the roster. I read it as one of the 4 A's gets the C, and Lindgren picks up that A. 1 captain, 2 home A's 2 road A's. they've done that before.
In terms of, “if Kreider was their guy, why didn’t they do it in the off-season”:
Because they wanted to see who stepped up this year. First year without Hank and Staal. Could have made a case for a few players before the year but they wanted to see who would actually step up as it played out.
Maybe they wanted to wait and see who stepped up with the older guys shipped out. CK has stepped up big this year so far and it’s been one of the harder years in a while, so stepping up to lead during it counts for a lot. Lindgren is a leader on the ice with his play but I’m not sure that’s enough to be a captain yet.The Kreider stuff I don’t get. If he was their guy, wouldn’t they have given it to him going into this year after just having paid him a fat seven year extension? He would’ve been the guy. I have a gut feeling it may be Lafreniere next year or the year after. Lindgren is a guy I can TOTALLY get behind as the captain. These two (JD and JG) wanted to be “tougher” to play against and Lindgren couldn’t embody that any more than he already does. Guy is a warrior. He will stand up for anybody on his team. That’s a captain. A no nonsense player. I like him a lot. Glad some are starting to appreciate him. He’s basically a little nastier than Girardi was but similar players. I think Lindgren skates better and hits more, though.
Kreider has done everything on and off the ice to be worthy of the "C" he is signed long term, just give it to him. I'm ready to get a "C" sewed onto my Kreider jersey. Let it friggin happen already!!
Not that it is a requirement, but he is also the longest tenured Ranger. I think he has earned it.
I completely agree with this. He has stepped up not only with his play, but with his defense against teammates (especially the complaints against Mika whom obviously is snake bitten this year). He has earned it.In terms of, “if Kreider was their guy, why didn’t they do it in the off-season”:
Because they wanted to see who stepped up this year. First year without Hank and Staal. Could have made a case for a few players before the year but they wanted to see who would actually step up as it played out.
I don't think consistency equates to captaincy.I don't really understand why Panarin is never considered as Captain material. He's clearly the most consistent player on the team.
Is it a language barrier thing?