NewYorkYankees8771 Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Honestly, I think it's the perfect time, right now mid-season, especially with Horcoff injured long-term (and their going to buy him out eventually), I think it's better to do it now and have a chance at saving the season (I think the main reason for their underperforming is that their isin't a sense of internal leadership in the dressing room without a "C" on either Taylor Hall or Jordan Eberle. It would be much better to do it now if they want to try to make the playoffs then have no leadership and make the captaincy decision in the summer but yet again end up in the bottom dwellers "top five draft pick" position again. Who would be better suited: Taylor Hall or Jordan Eberle? I say Hall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uber_pwnzor Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 So if they give the C to Hall he'll turn into Yzerman and Messier combined, and make the Oilers go on a 30 game win streak? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Killer Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 I'd give it to Sam Gagner or Eberle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raffi Torres's Smirk Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Why not Ryan Smith? He deserves it the most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUPERTKBD Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Why not Ryan Smith? He deserves it the most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackberries Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 How can u pick Hall over Eberle? Hall is an overglorified sniper nothing more. Eberle is a leader. Look at his international play, he leads by example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xbox Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Easy answer - Eberle OP, maybe a poll would help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmployeeoftheMonth Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Eberle would probably get it however it will make no difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langdon Algur Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Why not Ryan Smith? He deserves it the most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex the Great Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Gotta be Ebs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Losing With Pride Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Ebs hands down... or maybe Nick Schultz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Yeah, Eberle looks like a good choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hornet Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Ryan Smith deserves the C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etsen3 Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 I doubt changing the C would make much of a difference in their season, but if they do it should go to Smyth then Eberle when Smyth retires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coconuts Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 A captain change isn't really going to make that much of a difference. But if it were to happen it would likely go to Ryan Smyth until he retires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson-JH Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 I go with Eberle, he is one classy guy and he plays smart hockey... Hall is the opposite, have you see him during his interview after that dangerous hit against Clutterbuck? He isn't very bright, and extremely reckless... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurrsArrows Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Go with Eberle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greene02 Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 It will most likely be Hall. Eberle would be a good choice but the Oilers appear to go as Hall goes. He's extremely competitive and he's always the guy leading by example. It seems like anytime the coach says "we have to do more of this". Hall is the guy that is out there doing the next game. ...and I'm not saying Eberle is a product of Hall but Hall is definitely the guy driving the offense on that line. Especially this season. He's also the one that always faces the media after a tough loss and answers all their questions. Eberle is a great player but most Oilers fans will tell you Hall is the obvious choice. As for Smyth. He's not even in the conversation. This isn't Smyth's team anymore. You think he leads Hall and Eberle onto the ice every night? Not a chance. I have a lot of patience for Smyth because he's been a good Oiler for so long...but I've needed a lot of patience. He's a 4th line/PKer on most playoff teams. ...and for the record. Ignore the contract and there isn't much to dislike about Horcoff. He's a fan captain for now and you definitely don't strip him of the C for Smyth. The Oilers REALLY miss Horcoff right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackberries Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 It will most likely be Hall. Eberle would be a good choice but the Oilers appear to go as Hall goes. He's extremely competitive and he's always the guy leading by example. It seems like anytime the coach says "we have to do more of this". Hall is the guy that is out there doing the next game. ...and I'm not saying Eberle is a product of Hall but Hall is definitely the guy driving the offense on that line. Especially this season. He's also the one that always faces the media after a tough loss and answers all their questions. Eberle is a great player but most Oilers fans will tell you Hall is the obvious choice. As for Smyth. He's not even in the conversation. This isn't Smyth's team anymore. You think he leads Hall and Eberle onto the ice every night? Not a chance. I have a lot of patience for Smyth because he's been a good Oiler for so long...but I've needed a lot of patience. He's a 4th line/PKer on most playoff teams. ...and for the record. Ignore the contract and there isn't much to dislike about Horcoff. He's a fan captain for now and you definitely don't strip him of the C for Smyth. The Oilers REALLY miss Horcoff right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greene02 Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 if they make hall captain i will puke. Eberle is light years ahead in maturity level Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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