Speculation: Flames to name captain soon?

[Mobiandi]

"I don't think you can name a captain just so you can check a box and say that you have that stroked off the list. (Head Coach) Darryl (Sutter) and I have talked a lot about it, and I think that's something that's going to have to play itself out over camp and we're going to see in the coming days."

'REALLY BIG DECISION'

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[Volica]

I wouldn't name a single captain with this mediocre group.
The only way I name a captain is if they trade Gaudreau and Tkachuk, in which case we give Monahan the C so he can be the tank commander for a season and a half before we put him out to pasture too.

 

[I Hate Blake Coleman]

Add an extra A. Rotate the C, if needed, but a captain isn't necessary asap.

 

[Ace Rimmer]

I mean, since we seem to have all of the ex-canucks...

why not Markstrom?

 

[I Hate Blake Coleman]

I mean, since we seem to have all of the ex-canucks...

why not Markstrom?

Goalies should never ever be captain because... *check notes* they'd have to leave the crease to bicker with refs.

 

[Ace Rimmer]

Goalies should never ever be captain because... *check notes* they'd have to leave the crease to bicker with refs.

I may not have been clear in my sarcasm. For this, I apologize.

*(Sarcasm? Wit? Attempted wit?)

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

Monahan all the way.

 

[herashak]

Could backs’ Swedish bod’ handle the weight of the C?

 

[banks]

I've assumed they would name Monahan ever since Gio went to Seattle.

Not sure why some teams are so gun-shy when it comes to naming a captain. It used to be that if the current captain was hurt for a stretch, someone else would get the C on their sweater. Why is it seen as such a disaster or insult if you pick someone who is just temporary? It's a bigger insult to pick no one.

 

[BobColesNasalCavity]

If it’s not Backlund it shouldn’t be anyone.

 

[Anglesmith]

Backlund, but the C on his chest is made from mesh.

 

[TheHudlinator]

Gudbranson signing makes a lot more sense now

 

[Darth Vladar]

If it’s not Backlund it shouldn’t be anyone.

+1

 

[Unlimited Chequing]

 

[InfinityIggy]

Seeing Backlund wear the C would be amazing, dream come true for me. We can hope!

 

[Ainsy01]

my rankings:

Tkachyk - At the top because he has the ability to drag guys into battle and while being controversial at times, has shown a ton of heart and the willingness to fight/standup for his teammates while contributing offensively. This role could push him to be a top guy. Has a high ceiling as a leader.

Tanev- Big tough strong silent type, as close to Gio on that roster as you can find. Only been with the club one year or he would be #1 on my list.

Backlund- Backlund, while I've loved him on the flames since he started, and is a really really important part of the team, is just too shy. Hes lukewarm, hes milquetoast. He would be ranked 30-32 on an athletic - captain rankings list - period. Chucky atleast has potential to be a great capatain, Backs is what it is and would just continue to steer the team into the mushy middle. IMO. IF - it ignited a fire under his ass and he plays with some sandpaper and gets involved - then maybe it would be a great idea, hes shown flashes of it in playoffs but other wise is a passenger when it comes to that side of it.

Lindholm- Seems very quiet, kinda soft spoken - dont know enough about him to really say.

Monahan- Same as Backs - if it lit a fire under his ass and he played a little angry - could really help but, people dont change once they've been given a letter - they earn it before.

 

[Darth Vladar]

my rankings:

Tkachyk - At the top because he has the ability to drag guys into battle and while being controversial at times, has shown a ton of heart and the willingness to fight/standup for his teammates while contributing offensively. This role could push him to be a top guy. Has a high ceiling as a leader.

Tanev- Big tough strong silent type, as close to Gio on that roster as you can find. Only been with the club one year or he would be #1 on my list.

Backlund- Backlund, while I've loved him on the flames since he started, and is a really really important part of the team, is just too shy. Hes lukewarm, hes milquetoast. He would be ranked 30-32 on an athletic - captain rankings list - period. Chucky atleast has potential to be a great capatain, Backs is what it is and would just continue to steer the team into the mushy middle. IMO. IF - it ignited a fire under his ass and he plays with some sandpaper and gets involved - then maybe it would be a great idea, hes shown flashes of it in playoffs but other wise is a passenger when it comes to that side of it.

Lindholm- Seems very quiet, kinda soft spoken - dont know enough about him to really say.

Monahan- Same as Backs - if it lit a fire under his ass and he played a little angry - could really help but, people dont change once they've been given a letter - they earn it before.

I don't know how you can even rank captains, since the only criteria that really matters is what a captain means to the guys on his own team, and whether they are motivated to play for him. Every captain is different (and should be). Players are motivated by different things. A captain doesn't necessarily always have to be a rah-rah kind of guy to have the respect of his teammates. Backs might be soft-spoken, but I wouldn't go so far as to say he's milquetoast. I'd say that he simply lets his game speak for itself. He has played everywhere in the lineup for us over the years, with a lot of different players, yet he shows up every night, makes those around him better, manages to stay healthy, and is always consistent at both ends of the ice. The Flames need a leader who's play and approach to the game does the talking. It's Backs or nothing.

 

[Corpus X]

People, you don't even KNOW!

 

[Iggys Dome]

I wonder: if Tkachuk doesn't implode last year, he would have to be the clear favourite right?

 

[Fig]

How about we try something new... like something via trade... like...

Ja k Ei hel ?

Y'know, because they stripped him of the C?

 

[Bounces R Way]

I wonder: if Tkachuk doesn't implode last year, he would have to be the clear favourite right?

Think without a long term deal in place he'd be a tough sell for Captain, even without the disappointing last season.

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

I would go Monahan or Tkachuk.

 

[Mobiandi]

Backlund or Tanev co-captains seems reasonable. I think Gaudreau actually could be in the running too

 

[Ace Rimmer]

Should be a competition based on feats of strength.



Was Giordano, now it's Dube.

 

[Darth Vladar]

Should be a competition based on feats of strength.



Was Giordano, now it's Dube.

Hopefully a good omen for that line. How about Ollie coming in at #3...