Ok as a Friday talking point... Who would make the worst Captain?

I guess my pick is to easy - Bryz (Language/culture barrier, Jokers never make a good Captain, He's off the wall, and he's a goalie)...

Worst past captain? Bill's link has his rankings... I don't necessarily agree on all fronts. I'm not a fan of Richards captaincy (his first year was good during good times, with a tiny bit of adversity he made it worse during the last year). I don't know if I'd rank Forsberg as low - it was more of a health issue than being a poor captain. And, I think I'd rank Desjardin higher - because of the situation he was put into - I think it could have been worse with a poor captain.
- leon neon

Bryz's English is better than Rinaldo's.

(can someone pls double-check my apostrophe usage?)

man this job is tougher than i thought

- JoeRussomanno

tHIS the reason I have a man crush on Hartnell

My choice is one of Timonen, Briere, Talbot, Giroux, Hartnell, or who ever. Doesn't matter to me. I think the whole Captain factor is overrated anyway.
- MJL

In 3-4 years from now who would be your choice? Cooter, B Schenn, Simmons? Alot of young guys who have leadership qualities.

In 3-4 years from now who would be your choice? Cooter, B Schenn, Simmons? Alot of young guys who have leadership qualities.
- Stinkfitz

Again, it really doesn't matter to me. I don't have a preference.

In 3-4 years from now who would be your choice? Cooter, B Schenn, Simmons? Alot of young guys who have leadership qualities.
- Stinkfitz

you mean after G?

then I think B Schenn has the "it" factor

Couts probably too.

Loved reading the blog about the captain's rankings from a year ago and
the comments that followed.. Lots of swings and misses in some of those comments. Others were dead on.

Again, it really doesn't matter to me. I don't have a preference.
- MJL

you were all about talbot whenever this came up in the past

you mean after G?

then I think B Schenn has the "it" factor

Couts probably too.
- Marc D

Agreed those two are going to be amazing players for a longtime. I think having both schenns will elo each other out.

In 3-4 years from now who would be your choice? Cooter, B Schenn, Simmons? Alot of young guys who have leadership qualities.
- Stinkfitz

Don't know. It's pretty early in their careers. I will say what I said last summer. watching and reading interviews with potential rookies. That Matt Read sounds like a Captain. With the way Homer trades players I don't know if he'd be here that long. But I said it before, I think he will be a captain at some point in his NHL career. He says the right things and He has been a captain earlier in his career. He's going to be a very good young leader.

you mean after G?

then I think B Schenn has the "it" factor

Couts probably too.
- Marc D

I rather see G just be the all world player he is turning into. I think he does a real good job with the media but i wouldnt want him to have to deal with the media when the team is in a rough spot. Schenn has it big time. Love his game and attitude.

Don't know. It's pretty early in their careers. I will say what I said last summer. watching and reading interviews with potential rookies. That Matt Read sounds like a Captain. With the way Homer trades players I don't know if he'd be here that long. But I said it before, I think he will be a captain at some point in his NHL career. He says the right things and He has been a captain earlier in his career. He's going to be a very good young leader.
- flyler

matt read?!

ummmm you know, you know ummmm....

matt read?!

ummmm you know, you know ummmm....
- Don'tForgetTocchet

Yeah and Giroux is a great orator. When I read his quotes I immediatly thought captain. Very team first, very humble, doesn't get ahead of himself, and always deflects any compliments onto his teamates. Even when he's competeing with them for a spot on the team.

For dealing with the media you can't do much better then Briere.
Kimo would be the best captain for all around.
I love Talbot too but him and Hartnell and G are good choices for an A.

talbot over timo?

i don't get that
- Don'tForgetTocchet

why

For dealing with the media you can't do much better then Briere.
Kimo would be the best captain for all around.
I love Talbot too but him and Hartnell and G are good choices for an A.
- Marc D

With this team, I think the C is an honorary title that brings more problems than it grants powers. Some teams need a leadership direction, but the Flyer's one is clearly defined. I'm honestly only half-kidding about leaving it with Pronger. Simply have 3 A's and keep the responsibility as a group rather than a single player. It is not unheard of, Florida did that last year and it worked pretty well for them.

why
- aightwebang17

i like max a lot but timonen has been a leader on the team for years, it would seem really weird to me if he were chosen over kt

i like max a lot but timonen has been a leader on the team for years, it would seem really wierd to me if he were chosen over kt
- Don'tForgetTocchet

i say kimmo cuz it'd be a perfect 1 year stopgap.. with the hopes g will be ready for it

if you give it to talbot thats 4 more years G would have to wait. (which actually might be a good thing, but who knows)

Sums up my feeling on the lockout looming..

Sums up my feeling on the lockout looming..


- Buzzo

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Section 102 row 13
seats 12/13

Its 1pm game, Business Person Special.

I am not going to use them, and I would like to provide someone a chance to go that will USE them.

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PRIMEAU

Sums up my feeling on the lockout looming..


- Buzzo

the facial expressions all around are hilarious.

With this team, I think the C is an honorary title that brings more problems than it grants powers. Some teams need a leadership direction, but the Flyer's one is clearly defined. I'm honestly only half-kidding about leaving it with Pronger. Simply have 3 A's and keep the responsibility as a group rather than a single player. It is not unheard of, Florida did that last year and it worked pretty well for them.
- flyler

I blame Panachio!

I have two tickets to the Phillies game on August 30th
Section 102 row 13
seats 12/13

Its 1pm game, Business Person Special.

I am not going to use them, and I would like to provide someone a chance to go that will USE them.

FREE

PM me

I work in Delaware and live in PA
- phi1671

small world.....live in Philly work in Wilmington