kesler_sedins Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 https://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/ottawa-senators-name-alternate-captains-for-upcoming-season-1.5251576 Chabot and Tkachuk both being named as alternates make sense. But I'm surprised about Gudbranson (former Canuck) named as an alternate since the Senators have other players that could've been as an alternate like Coburn, Stepan, or someone that has been a Senator at least last season. Some people on Twitter are laughing about Gudbranson being named as an alternate. Thoughts on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil_314 Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 To be fair, he was well-respected in Florida since his draft for his leadership. Of course the new vets (Stepan, Coburn) could wear an "A" too but possibly out of those three only Erik will factor in for their future? Could see them flip Derek to give White/ Norris/ Stutzle/ Tierney expanded roles, and Coburn's next contract will be 35+ so I think they'd want to avoid signing those. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 Maybe he agreed to take Boro's gig & do a Gud hotstove w/Eugene?! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptKirk888 Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 1 minute ago, Nuxfanabroad said: Maybe he agreed to take Boro's gig & do a Gud hotstove w/Eugene?! That's just wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarnBurner Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 Gudbranson is actually a really good choice. Though he may not have lived up to what one would expect from a 3rd overall pick, he does demand a lot of respect around the league. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 6 minutes ago, CaptKirk888 said: That's just wrong. That pre-season vid Boro & EM did(2019, I think?)? Yeah, it was wrong, I would agree. Hopefully they've shelved that strategy forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashian Kassian Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 Good for Guddy. Veteran guy who's brought leadership qualities everywhere he's been. He's a limited defenseman but it seems like Vancouver was really the low point of his career. The impression I've gotten from ppl on HF is that he was a bit better in Anaheim. Wish him nothing but the best. Also good for Chabot/Tkachuk. Brady especially, he's the next captain there for-sure. Its such a pipe dream but I would love to see Brady Tkachuk in Canucks colours one day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewbieCanuckFan Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 One of the best trades Benning ever made. Unloading the $4 million dollar #6 D for somebody useful. Granted he was the GM that gave him that contract; but it shows he can correct his mistakes (and *ALL* GM's make mistakes). 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewbieCanuckFan Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Smashian Kassian said: He's a limited defenseman but it seems like Vancouver was really the low point of his career. The impression I've gotten from ppl on HF is that he was a bit better in Anaheim. Wish him nothing but the best. They also said don't judge Sbisa on his last season as a Duck before the Kesler trade because he was asked to play on his 'off side' (because of injuries on the blueline). He turned out to be equally mediocre on either side. Edited January 3, 2021 by NewbieCanuckFan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashian Kassian Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 17 minutes ago, NewbieCanuckFan said: They also said don't judge Sbisa on his last season as a Duck before the Kesler trade because he was asked to play on his 'off side' (because of injuries on the blueline). He turned out to be equally mediocre on either side. This is true. In hindsight we expected too much of Guddy here. He was coming off the high point of his career as a 23 yr old D, but wasn't there yet. Putting him into a bigger role exposed his game. At this point he's a bottom of the lineup/compliment guy and nothing more really. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-AJ- Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 Frankly, he's not a good player, but he does ooze charisma and leadership. He might make a great coach some day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tas Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 he's a vocal leader, serves the same role as jt miller in vancouver locker room wise. good choice. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quantum Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 2 hours ago, Phil_314 said: To be fair, he was well-respected in Florida since his draft for his leadership. Of course the new vets (Stepan, Coburn) could wear an "A" too but possibly out of those three only Erik will factor in for their future? Could see them flip Derek to give White/ Norris/ Stutzle/ Tierney expanded roles, and Coburn's next contract will be 35+ so I think they'd want to avoid signing those. Well, Gudbranson is from Ottawa and is a hometown boy so it makes sense he gets the A. Likely plays a few years in Ottawa before heading overseas as his career winds down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhukini Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 @PhillipBlunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-SN- Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 Intangibles. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Korea Bob.Loblaw Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 4 hours ago, BarnBurner said: Gudbranson is actually a really good choice. Though he may not have lived up to what one would expect from a 3rd overall pick, he does demand a lot of respect around the league. Their very own successor to Chris Phillips. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHL'er Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 11 hours ago, StealthNuck said: Intangibles. are you more meat or potatoes Stealth? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddieVedder Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 Im sure theyll name Chabot captain next season. Kids going to be a perenial Norris contender for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBatch Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 On 1/3/2021 at 1:06 AM, StealthNuck said: Intangibles. Little things ... but the ones big boys do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iinatcc Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 On 1/3/2021 at 7:06 AM, StealthNuck said: Intangibles. So Intangible that he's has 4 different teams in less than 3 complete season. I get it he's great in the locker room but the value some people had in his "intangibles" was blown way out of proportion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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