Amazing Kreiderman
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Player Discussion Who should be next Rangers Captain?
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LORDE
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Quinn said Captains emerge... I guess we will have to wait and see no?
Nobody. Our “veterans” are a terrible group of leaders. They sucked even before we cleaned house. Kevin Hayes...seriously?
I know it’s “against the grain”, but wait for the young guys to develop.
I know it’s “against the grain”, but wait for the young guys to develop.
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Kevin mother****ing Purple Hayes
He’ll he lucky to be on the roster past the New Year, imo.
If NY had any intentions of giving him the captaincy, I think they would have committed themselves with a longer contract than 12 months.
He’ll he lucky to be on the roster past the New Year, imo.
If NY had any intentions of giving him the captaincy, I think they would have committed themselves with a longer contract than 12 months.
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to him, we on the other hand have seen most of these guys and can form our opinions.
Kevin mother****ing Purple Hayes
He’ll he lucky to be on the roster past the New Year, imo.
If NY had any intentions of giving him the captaincy, I think they would have committed themselves with a longer contact than 12 months.
you don't think giving him a captaincy would increase his trade value?
unless you are actually in the lockerroom or on the bench to see the things that are most important than alot of those opinion based on assumptions
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But what makes a good captain isn't something you see on TV watching games.
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Tell me something. If you ignore the trade option for a while, do you think Zucc would be a good captain for this team? Or is there something else you don't like about him? Let me guess...shoot the puck more ;-)
Be honest, criticism can make one better.
I like this place anyway, good to see so many people interested in hockey, and I guess some of you are also on the ice. That's great, stay active and take care of your health, don't sit in front of a computer all day long.
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I like Zuccarello. Always have. If he stays, he's the right option to captain our team from what I've read from player interviews. The only reason I don't want him to be the captain is because I still expect him to be traded at the deadline. With the position we are in, I just don't see the need for Zuccarello, considering what he might be worth at the deadline. By the time we are contending, he's 34. What would be better for the Rangers?
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Thanks for your thoughts, I understand your point. Personally I don't think it's smart to get too young and inexperienced if this rebuild is going to be a success, specially when even the coaching staff is kind of green. But both views are valid.
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We still have Spooner, Fast, Namestnikov, Kreider, Zibanejad. It's not as if Zuccarello is the only person who brings that experience we need for the young kids. The thing is, that these players aren't in the same position as Zuccarello (and Hayes).
Namestnikov: Signed for 2 years
Spooner: Signed for 2 years
Fast: Signed for 3 years
Kreider: Signed for 2 years
Zibanejad: Signed for 4 years
I completely understand why you want Zuccarello to stay. You are definitely his biggest, or at least most obvious, fan. But when you look at the team and the position we are in, it certainly makes sense to trade Zuccarello at the deadline.
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Fast is the only guy in that group that plays the same way every game. Spooner and Namestnikov are Ranger 'noobs and I'm not sure about what leadership they bring. Kreider has shown that he can be that guy but not consistently. Zibanejd, IMHO, isn't even a letter guy much less a "C" guy.
Hayes, at this point and with that contract, is a guy I move.
I'm less looking at Zuccarello as a points scoring leader and more as a lead by example guy. I have no problem holding onto him and making him the Captain. I think it would be good for the younger guys and for the team. You have to have some vets that aren't just taking up space and actually lead by example and have ability.
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Not this season, but maybe next Kreider should get the C. Of course i'd love Zucc to have it, but he's more of an A in my opinion, plus he's probably getting traded 
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No captains until this next crop comes up and one emerges. Gut says Andersson down the road...
besides it’s been Lundqvists team for years.
besides it’s been Lundqvists team for years.
I disagree with that. Kreider is a super weird dude. And i dont think naming him captain for 5 months will inflate his value whatsoever. Hasnt shown any sort of captain-like material on the ice whatsoever, lacks consistency, and not really a player anyone leans on. Hes ok in front of the media and thats about it.
overrated role and we all know the real leader is Hank. f*** it, who cares
