Las Vegas 1st Captain

[BattleBorn]

Luongo was captain so...

Pretty sure he's the reason they changed the rule.

ETA: Looked it up. I guess they can wear the C, but the A takes the role when it comes to the "official" stuff.

 

[talkinaway]

Can you make a goalie the captain anymore?

I thought they changed the rules since they can't really hang out around the ref crease.

This is 100% true - no goalies can wear a C. However, I do see him as the "unofficial C", as I think he's probably the Knights best player. I'd sort of think of it as analogous to Lundquvist for the Rangers.

Of course, that's assuming Fleury has leadership qualities, and I (along with probably pretty much everyone else here) have no insight to that one way or another. There's a lot that goes into being a leader that fans will never see...and a lot of very good players would never want to be captain either in name or in function.

I sort of feel like Neal would be the most natural C...but I think there's a lot to be said for bypassing the C, having an extra A, and doing "leadership by committee" for the first year while everything's being sorted out.

 

[FlavortownGrinder]

(C) Neal
(A) Haula
(A) Methot

 

[Ginormousthumbs]

How about Engelland as the Captain.

 

[Not So Mighty]

(C) Neal
(A) Haula
(A) Methot

Yikes. It's bad enough Neal plays for this team. Please don't let him represent us.

 

[Terry Yake]

yeah i really hope they don't give neal the C. not a good way to start things off

methot should get it

 

[wingsfan17]

Fan opinions about Neal aside, he's a great leader, hard worker, and teammates love him. A 30 year old vet who was alternate captain for a team that just made the finals, and clearly the biggest name/best career numbers outside of Fleury. If he doesn't get it I think it's because they know he's gone at the deadline, other than that I would think he's one of the leading candidates.

 

[romelson]

Bellemare is a good candidate for (A). This Mic-clip with Bellemare shows why...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svIxJpkfqrE

 

[mattihp]

I do think they will go with three alternates to start it out, but also take Neal aside and tell him that they are really counting on him.

A - Neal
A - Methot
A - Perron/Sbisa

Haula needs to compete every night to get a letter. I might hold him to higher standards when it comes to workrate though as he is a finn.

 

[Big McLargehuge]

I can't picture Neal in a leadership role. He's a doofy guy with a short temper, I'm sure he'll be liked in the locker room, but by all accounts he's not a rah-rah guy nor does he set an exemplary example on the ice to follow.

Engelland, on the other hand...I can't imagine that he doesn't wear the C for at least part of the season. Bellemare is also a solid candidate.

Fleury will be beloved in the locker room, but goalies can't wear the C and they can't fulfill the on-ice aspect of having a letter anyway.

 

[DFAC]

Methot should get it

 

[Vegas Mac]

I suspect by end of the day Methot might not be on the roster. He is undoubtedly one of the players teams are trying to get as we speak.

 

[Aurinko]

Methot should get it

He does seem like an archetype of a player who doesn't really want to be the C.

He is a big reason why I see a lot of first year potential with the team though, so maybe...

 

[nobody important]

Bellemare is a good candidate for (A). This Mic-clip with Bellemare shows why...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svIxJpkfqrE

I've always felt that if something is worth saying, it's worth saying 10 times quickly.

 

[Soundgarden]

I can't picture Neal in a leadership role. He's a doofy guy with a short temper, I'm sure he'll be liked in the locker room, but by all accounts he's not a rah-rah guy nor does he set an exemplary example on the ice to follow.

Engelland, on the other hand...I can't imagine that he doesn't wear the C for at least part of the season. Bellemare is also a solid candidate.

Fleury will be beloved in the locker room, but goalies can't wear the C and they can't fulfill the on-ice aspect of having a letter anyway.

Aside from some unfortunate dives, Neal has largely cleaned up his act in Nashville. Seemed pretty comfortable with the A here when it easily could have been 4-5 other guys with it.

 

[Aurinko]

Bellemare is a good candidate for (A). This Mic-clip with Bellemare shows why...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svIxJpkfqrE

Bellamare would be an insane choice, but not bad!!

 

[The Professional]

Hope Engelland gets the C. Dude is a warrior.

 

[Inkling]

I would love to see Methot get it and I think he would be a good choice, but yeah, he might not be around by September.

 

[Butanic]

Flames fan stopping by. While Engelland may not be the most skilled, he works hard every night and is not afraid to stand up big time for his teammates. He deserves an A at least, although a C would not be unwarranted. Though, I can't imagine he'll be in the league much longer, so if he does get the C it'll probably just be for the year.

 

[Puckrobber]

I agree with giving it to Engelland. Tough guy, very vocal, warrior on the ice. Plus, being a local boy, he would also help with community relations. The fans will love him.

 

[Morrison]

C: Engelland
A: Bellemare
A: Neal
(A: Fleury)

 

[CupInSIX]

Flames fan stopping by. While Engelland may not be the most skilled, he works hard every night and is not afraid to stand up big time for his teammates. He deserves an A at least, although a C would not be unwarranted. Though, I can't imagine he'll be in the league much longer, so if he does get the C it'll probably just be for the year.

Has Engelland ever played 4th line wing?

 

[Aurinko]

C: Engelland
A: Bellemare
A: Neal
(A: Fleury)

I don't know. Might as well give it to Fleury since he seems to be the only player with high charisma and good people skills. Bellemare should be a guaranteed A.

 

[Asuna]

Has Engelland ever played 4th line wing?

he has, yes

 

[pled]

Engelland and bellemare should get a A but the C will go to Neal or maybe a vet captain from free agent