kesler_sedins 24 Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 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? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phil_314 2,773 Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 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 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nuxfanabroad 16,064 Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 Maybe he agreed to take Boro's gig & do a Gud hotstove w/Eugene?! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CaptKirk888 2,054 Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 1 minute ago, Nuxfanabroad said: Maybe he agreed to take Boro's gig & do a Gud hotstove w/Eugene?! That's just wrong. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BarnBurner 1,366 Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nuxfanabroad 16,064 Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Smashian Kassian 12,612 Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NewbieCanuckFan 10,385 Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NewbieCanuckFan 10,385 Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 (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 by NewbieCanuckFan 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Smashian Kassian 12,612 Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
-AJ- 15,954 Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 Frankly, he's not a good player, but he does ooze charisma and leadership. He might make a great coach some day. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tas 6,170 Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 he's a vocal leader, serves the same role as jt miller in vancouver locker room wise. good choice. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Quantum 1,682 Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zhukini 2,763 Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 @PhillipBlunt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SNuck 12,632 Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 Intangibles. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bob.Loblaw 1,719 Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NHL'er 2,617 Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 11 hours ago, StealthNuck said: Intangibles. are you more meat or potatoes Stealth? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EddieVedder 856 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 Im sure theyll name Chabot captain next season. Kids going to be a perenial Norris contender for years. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IBatch 12,216 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 On 1/3/2021 at 1:06 AM, StealthNuck said: Intangibles. Little things ... but the ones big boys do. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iinatcc 1,323 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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