Popular Post Jester13 Posted September 6, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 6, 2019 7 hours ago, Rush17 said: My original post is more about my frustration with the Bo is our captain movement. I wish he would be a better leader and be more neutral on the matter. Bo is a good leader no question. But I don't think rushing the decision is wise. You're frustrated because you don't know what leadership or captain material is. You think it's based on skill, and staying quiet on the subject when asked, and no one in the hockey world besides you and maybe the crew at 1040 would say such a thing. Everyone has pegged Bo as our next captain for many years already because he's the epitome of an NHL leader. He showed it early, his family displayed his values coming from solid roots, and his teammates all know he's their leader. Henrik first had to retire, the team allowed a respectful grace period, and they will soon name Bo on our 50th anniversary. There simply is no argument that holds water which says otherwise. 3 1 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanuckGAME Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 LOL get off your high horse OP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Kanuck_Krazy Posted September 6, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 6, 2019 He most likely has already been told he is being the Captain this year. Hence all the questions and wink wink about it. Bo will be a great captain and it takes a little pressure off of both Petey and Brock to not have to be the face after losses. Petey is passionate and will be a great leader in his own right but sometimes composure is what you're looking for in a leader. Bo has that in spades. Brock seems more of a quiet leader and maybe more comfortable away from the limelight. This is splitting hairs but Bo also has that much more experience then the other two and that can help with some of the more veteran players in the room. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZY_4_NAZZY Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 Since probably the 80's each Canuck captain has rubbed shoulders with the preceding captain. Linden played alongside Smyl, Naslund under Linden's tutelage, Henrik learning from both Trevor and Markus, and now Bo who spent years under Henrik's wing. Lets continue the long lineage of our great captains influencing the next. Its only fitting for Henrik to pass it to Bo. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanuckleHorse Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 (edited) 11 hours ago, zombieksa said: I am in the camp that thinks they may be waiting for Pettersson to take the reigns as leader in the room. If Bo doesn;t get it this year I am seriously worried he wont get it at all. I don’t want another captain that gets slapped around and needs protection no thank you Edited September 6, 2019 by CanuckleHorse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoneypuckOverlord Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 https://torontosun.com/sports/hockey/nhl/snapshots-canucks-horvat-gets-toews-nod-as-new-captain-serious Johnathan Toews of all people thinks Horvat should be captain. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outsiders Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 @Rush17 You should feel embarrassed. Reading this thread you continue to back track on your original post and I don't have time for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuck73_3 Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 (edited) @Rush17 highlighting how clueless he can be sometimes. Terrible thread, did Bo steal your girl? Why are you always hating on him? Edited September 6, 2019 by canuck73_3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliasSkywalker Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 (edited) 10 hours ago, shayster007 said: The quote is " I'd be ready to " Meaning some one asked him if he wanted to or was ready to be captain. He asked a question that was asked of him, and answered it well. Furthest thing from disgusting. Agreed. This is another case where Sportsnet and/or the CP Canadian Press author of the article (is that Frank Seravelli) are putting a slightly misleading headline "Bo Horvat says he’s ready to be Captain Canuck in Vancouver" on the article. I hate it when whoever writes the headline takes what someone says out of context and puts a slightly different spin on it. If you just saw the headline by itself, you might be led to believe that Bo himself was lobbying for the Captaincy. But when you see his actual words in response to the question from the press about it, it is clear that he is not saying that the job should be his. Edited September 6, 2019 by SuitcaseSmith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashian Kassian Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 Getting away from the OP for a second. I'll just say that I damn well hope they finally make Bo the captain. I do think it was the right decision last year to not name a captain, but now things have changed. The timing is now right, I want to see Henrik hand Bo the 'C' on opening night! (There's my rhyme ) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post shiznak Posted September 6, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 6, 2019 11 hours ago, Rush17 said: I don't think Bo should be captain. If it happens I'll support him but he isn't even our top 3 players in raw skill. Boeser, Pettersson, and Hughes all have more hockey talent. They are all younger and have many more years to grow. Bo is like our first born son. Just because he is older and more advanced doesn't mean he is the best candidate. I don't think the fourth or fifth best player on a team should be named captain. I believe it should be one of your tip top players. If we want to get Pettersson signed at a reasonable term captaincy imo could be a good bargaining chip. I don't see Bo getting the C. I believe Jim and Travis believe Petey is the answer. They will want to give him more time tho. Why does the most skilled player needs to be the captain? Avalanche - Landeskog Bruins - Chara Blackhawks - Toews Flames - Giordano Wild - Koivu Devils - Greene Blues - Pietrangelo Jets - Wheeler 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptKirk888 Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 12 hours ago, Rush17 said: This is the like the fourth time he's talked about the captaincy in the last two years. First his dad came out saying he would be a great captain in Vancouver and here is another comment from Bo himself. Personally I find this distasteful and extremely gross. If you are meant to be captain you shouldn't have to publically lobby for it. It is an honour given and him even expecting his name in the conversation bugs me. I think he should stop talking on the matter. Let things play out. Does this bother anyone else? No, not at all. It also appears that, once again, he was asked about it and gave an honest answer. That is captain material right there. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptKirk888 Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 11 hours ago, rychicken said: If Bo is captain, who is Tennille? Pety of course 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCNeil Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 3 hours ago, Alflives said: And the Canucks have been hinting Bo will be the next Captain. I think it’s already done, and will be announced game one. Pregame ceremony with Hank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yung1 Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 is this the new clutch/burrows thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptKirk888 Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 6 hours ago, sonoman said: You can add Steamer to that list as well. He was a great captain How about Kurtenbach? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kobayashi Maru Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 34 minutes ago, shiznak said: Why does the most skilled player needs to be the captain? Avalanche - Landeskog Bruins - Chara Blackhawks - Toews Flames - Giordano Wild - Koivu Devils - Greene Blues - Pietrangelo Jets - Wheeler Exactly. Best leader as part of your core should be captain. You need your captain to lead by example and when the situation warrants it, stand up and motivate the team. That would be Horvat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptKirk888 Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 Should this thread be renamed “Bo, do we really need him?” Sorry Rush, liked a lot of your other posts, but you may become as infamous as Clutch with this one. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CRAZY_4_NAZZY Posted September 6, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 6, 2019 Jim Benning last week on radio said that Jay Beagle and Bo Horvat every game carpooled together. In the Canucks all access videos on youtube, you often also see Beagle sitting beside Bo Horvat in the lockerroom. I know people contest Jay Beagle's signing etc, but that has to be by design too. Bringing in a strong leader when the twins left and is purposely mentoring what seems to be the next captain. They are grooming him 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winter Soldier Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 (edited) 15 hours ago, Rush17 said: Personally I find this distasteful and extremely gross. If you are meant to be captain you shouldn't have to publically lobby for it. It is an honour given and him even expecting his name in the conversation bugs me. I find your lingo extremely gross. What is he supposed to do, not answer the question? "It bugs you?" Are you twelve? Edited September 6, 2019 by Winter Soldier 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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