Dayman Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 I think that the role of captain should be left for someone who is less of the rah-rah type, who instead leads by letting his play do the talking. Dan Hamhuis gets my vote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanucksSayEh Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Excellent idea, give preference to a less vocal guy who wouldn't chirp and smash the faces in of enemy players who go after our stars.... also a guy who's been here for just over two years... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB_3 Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 I would love to so bieksa getting the C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-DLC- Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 It's no secret that Bieksa has assumed a leadership role without having to make it official with a badge. He's considered the spokesman of the team and I like the fact that this team can share the load and allow for others to step up in different capacities. Hank's obviously the on ice "Captain" and, in the community, Bieksa is the one who is always available for comment and accessible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombieksa Posted October 5, 2012 Author Share Posted October 5, 2012 It's no secret that Bieksa has assumed a leadership role without having to make it official with a badge. He's considered the spokesman of the team and I like the fact that this team can share the load and allow for others to step up different capacities. Hank's obviously the on ice "Captain" and, in the community, Bieksa is the one who is always available for comment and accessible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcfly Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 S'tuff to say. I don't see it on our team, but if he went somewhere else, I bet he'd make great captain material. Then again, I don't want him to go anywhere's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter.S-Kerouac Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 I love Bieksa I am a huge fan of his and I feel that he is a major cog more so than Kesler and one of the most important members of our team that said I'm not sure he has the talent level to be a captain. I would probably vote for Hamhuis to be captain before him of our current roster players. But of course the Captaincy belongs to Henrik and rightfully so I can't see that changing for quite some time. Bieksa surely deserves to be a full time ass cap tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10Bure14Burrows Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Yeap Juice forsure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Goblin Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Bieksa would be an awesome captain! But I think based on talent and if re-signed, Edler could become a great (Lindstrom type: humble) captain AFTER the Sedins retire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GloveSaveLuongo Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 bieksa seems like a great choice to me:) not the best player, but defniitely one of the leaders on the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil_314 Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Excellent idea, give preference to a less vocal guy who wouldn't chirp and smash the faces in of enemy players who go after our stars.... also a guy who's been here for just over two years... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dayman Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 FIRST OF ALL, I'm SURE it was mature to facepalm me for making PERFECTLY valid points that you just didn't end up liking: SECONDLY, having a player with the personality and boldness to antagonize opponents as the leader will SURELY bode well for team success (good luck leading from the penalty box, Mr. Lapierre!) Look, it's not the leader's job to do headhunting, smart guy; why would you necessarily want the leader, a valuable member of the team, to be someone so polarizing and volatile? (It's not like my recommendation won't stand up for himself or make pivotal physical or defensive plays, just as Mr. Lucic who he flipped; at least he has the sense to not jeopardize his team's chances by being an utter GOON when he knows that he's more valuable making plays than sitting in the box for slashing or mouthing off). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallstreetamigo Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 I'm hoping that when the Sedins retire or leave town and a new captain is to be named that we will have a top notch star quality young player ready to take over this team's leadership. Get on it Gillis...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 I don't want this team switching captains every 2 years or so. What's wrong with Henrik? I could see Kesler being the next captain after Henrik. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danthecanucksfan Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 I think Jensen is going to be the man for the job when Hernrik retires. I'm all for Juice as captain though. Henrik is by far my favorite Canuck, I'm glad that he's the leader of our team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightHawkSniper Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Bieksa over Kesler any day of the week. You don't want a guy with such ridiculous diving antics being your captain, because you dont want your young players thinking its ok. Bieksa seems to be held in high regard inside the dressing room, he is a team first guy, and just a general beauty all around. That being said, if something crazy happened, and we lost Henrik to injury or something, Daniel Sedin is my next choice for captain, with Bieksa sitting in 3rd. Malhotra would be right up there if not for his decline following the injury. My rankings: 1.Henrik Sedin 2.Daniel Sedin 3.Kevin Bieksa 4.Alex Burrows 5.Dan Hamhuis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortorella's Rant Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Obviously he is worthy. When you have a likeable personality in the room, that person is going to be respected and listened to. That is Bieksa. Throw on top of that he plays any role for us and is a big contributor on the back end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugar baby watermelon Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 I'd support it as he is a great spokesperson for the Canucks but not while Hank is Captain of the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Surfer Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 I would heavily respect Bieksa as Captain. He probably would be odd's on favorite followed closely by Hamhuis. But my pick, and around the league (in Boston anyway) it would raise eyebrows, is Burrows! Who else epitomizes the Rocky Balboa we all see in ourselves; who can come from the ECHL and work his way all the way up as the surprising but now steady workhorse on one of (if not) THE most productive lines of NHL in the last 5 years? Burrows slays dragons, and is the first to take on the Duncan Kieth's of the world despite being 185 lbs. He also clocked Tim Thomas regardless of how many goons were coming into the scrum. He is amongst the best teammates anybody else remember his ongoing tributes to Luc Bourdon? And has fun, remember him busting his stick, signifying breaking Detroits ridiculous home win streak? That makes him less politically correct, but a guy you love to have on your team. I want him as captain. Last year, he was our difference maker and always makes the effort to step up. When we were in the post deadline doldrums; it was Burr who went down to the 3rd line and single handily rejuvenated their work ethic. Then moved up and got Booth and Kess going. And we know what he does for the Twins and our PK. Nobody, not even Hank, nor Bieksa, can say they lead by example and put it ALL on the line at any time like Burr! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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