MikeyD Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Why Guddy? Why?! He's not a star player nor has he played with our team yet haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris12345 Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 13 minutes ago, MikeyD said: Why Guddy? Why?! He's not a star player nor has he played with our team yet haha Yea very valid point. I haven't watched him a lot either to be honest. I just love players who play dirty hard minutes, hit, scrap and stick up for the team. I feel as though he'd be a leader. Don't have to be a star. Also long term I think it could be a good fit. I don't want an older player as it's time to move on. I love Bo but not yet. He could be captain some day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toyotasfan Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Hansen , more effort and heart than anyone else on this team hands down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.B Cooper Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 36 minutes ago, MikeyD said: Why Guddy? Why?! He's not a star player nor has he played with our team yet haha Because one of his big upsides is his leadership. Most fans, teammates, and even Dale Talon thought Guds was going to be Floridas next captain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyD Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 1 hour ago, drummerboy said: Because one of his big upsides is his leadership. Most fans, teammates, and even Dale Talon thought Guds was going to be Floridas next captain Yeah I guess. I know there's some Panthers' fans who still thought he'd be a future captain but a lot of them still want him to be that #2 d-man they wanted as well. He's got good leadership skills, but you're not going to lead an aging core of players under the first part of the year. He'll have to get used to the dynamics. You've gotta prove yourself first before you can lead a team. If you don't lead by example then you're not a good captain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyD Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 He'll be a good player by the way. I'm unbelievably stoked to have him on our team. I think he'll thrive more in the western conference too simply based on play style but yeah, gotta earn the stripes. I personally think he'll make it into our top pairing at some point in the season (I'm assuming Edler may fall a bit again or the obligatory defensive injury). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.B Cooper Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 9 hours ago, MikeyD said: Yeah I guess. I know there's some Panthers' fans who still thought he'd be a future captain but a lot of them still want him to be that #2 d-man they wanted as well. He's got good leadership skills, but you're not going to lead an aging core of players under the first part of the year. He'll have to get used to the dynamics. You've gotta prove yourself first before you can lead a team. If you don't lead by example then you're not a good captain. I don't think that is true. Companies hire a new boss, Forman, crew leader, etc... from outside the company all the time. That person steps in and runs the show. Who says you can't do the same with an assistant? Some people carry authority and respect wherever they go. Apparently Guds has that vibe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookshott Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 The bigger question is....why should we care?? Hockey, for some reason, takes the idea of a Captain or Alternate Captain, to a level not seen in other sports. Who is the captain and alternate captains of the BC Lions? Vancouver Whitecaps? Toronto Blue Jays? I am pretty sure there is leadership shown by a number of players on all teams....without the need for a letter on their jersey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcon45ca Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 30 minutes ago, hookshott said: The bigger question is....why should we care?? Hockey, for some reason, takes the idea of a Captain or Alternate Captain, to a level not seen in other sports. Who is the captain and alternate captains of the BC Lions? Vancouver Whitecaps? Toronto Blue Jays? I am pretty sure there is leadership shown by a number of players on all teams....without the need for a letter on their jersey! Well, it actually makes a lot of sense...the Captain and the Assistants are the only players allowed to discuss rule interpretations with the ref while on the ice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookshott Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 3 minutes ago, falcon45ca said: Well, it actually makes a lot of sense...the Captain and the Assistants are the only players allowed to discuss rule interpretations with the ref while on the ice. And such is not the case in other sports?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcon45ca Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 1 hour ago, hookshott said: And such is not the case in other sports?? Nope. Here's what it looks like in soccer.... Every sport is different. The C's & A's are not just symbolic in hockey, they serve a function. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve23 Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 On 04/09/2016 at 7:58 PM, Toyotasfan said: Hansen , more effort and heart than anyone else on this team hands down. +1 Honey badger does give a f*** . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ovechkinisgod Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 5 hours ago, falcon45ca said: Well, it actually makes a lot of sense...the Captain and the Assistants are the only players allowed to discuss rule interpretations with the ref while on the ice. This. You need a C and multiple A's to always have someone on the ice representing the team when things need to be said It was also a big part of why having Luongo as the captain was controversial. Being in the crease, he can't skate over to the penalty box every time and talk to the official Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggins Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 On 9/4/2016 at 7:21 PM, MikeyD said: Why Guddy? Why?! He's not a star player nor has he played with our team yet haha For much the same reason Malhotra was given an A here. He wasn't a star, nor had he played here previously. He simply had experience and leadership qualities. Mitchell was also given an A when he arrived. Gudbranson is cut from the same cloth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookshott Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 11 hours ago, ovechkinisgod said: This. You need a C and multiple A's to always have someone on the ice representing the team when things need to be said It was also a big part of why having Luongo as the captain was controversial. Being in the crease, he can't skate over to the penalty box every time and talk to the official Yet, this same requirement is part of most, if not all, sports....and others still chirp...like the soccer picture which is probably the worst! As well, some teams choose to not appoint a Captain at all....and just go with A's.....seems to work fine as well...as more people are given a leadership role. My point is simply that, too much is made of these appointments...and that leadership and conferring with officials, occurs in every sport....but the appointment of such players seems to be way more significant than it needs to be in hockey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shift-4 Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 9 hours ago, Baggins said: For much the same reason Malhotra was given an A here. He wasn't a star, nor had he played here previously. He simply had experience and leadership qualities. Mitchell was also given an A when he arrived. Gudbranson is cut from the same cloth. They won't get it until after he has played here a few months. Hence my original response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Neilsons Towel Posted September 7, 2016 Author Share Posted September 7, 2016 21 hours ago, hookshott said: Yet, this same requirement is part of most, if not all, sports....and others still chirp...like the soccer picture which is probably the worst! As well, some teams choose to not appoint a Captain at all....and just go with A's.....seems to work fine as well...as more people are given a leadership role. My point is simply that, too much is made of these appointments...and that leadership and conferring with officials, occurs in every sport....but the appointment of such players seems to be way more significant than it needs to be in hockey. Disagree. Also, are you really comparing Hockey to Soccer??? There's no point comparing other sports to Hockey. Hockey is a special game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westcoasting Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 On September 6, 2016 at 2:53 AM, Baggins said: For much the same reason Malhotra was given an A here. He wasn't a star, nor had he played here previously. He simply had experience and leadership qualities. Mitchell was also given an A when he arrived. Gudbranson is cut from the same cloth. Maholtra had probably 10 years nhl experience though, Mitchell played a couple seasons before he was an alternate. I think its early to make Gudbranson an Assistant C, maybe in a couple years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray_Cathode Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 On 31/08/2016 at 10:51 PM, Laheys Liquor said: Horvat, but I could see Tanev or Gudbranson getting it as well Its clear Horvat is already a leader and high character guy, destined for the C -30. Leaders are supposed to lead by example - that is not a good example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shift-4 Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 4 hours ago, Roger Neilson's Towel said: Hockey is a special game. See sig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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