Next Captain of the Calgary Flames? (Updated post-Huberdeau signing)

[Bounces R Way]

Worked out reasonably well not to have a Captain for the team in the 2021-22 season but kind of seems like that's not something you do two years in a row.

Obviously a lot depends on what happens with Gaudreau and Tkachuk but who do you think gets the C for next year? Or do we run it back with no C? If Tkachuk is willing to commit long term I could see them going with him. Personally might prefer Backlund, Lindy, or Tanev but I don't think Matty would be a terrible choice. Johnny they finally stuck a letter on for all of two games despite carrying us for years so you never know, outside chance. Lindholm could be a good choice in the Zetterberg, Alfredsson, Sundin kind of mold.

Who do you think gets it?
Who would be your choice?

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[Khrox]

Honestly, Lindholm might be the guy. Though I wouldn't hate Tanev. Gaudreau should definitely get an A (assuming he re-signs), and Chucky if he signs long-term should get some serious consideration as well.

 

[Ace Rimmer]

Knowing nothing about the composition of the room, the personalities, and the contract status of several of those named, I'd pick Backlund. Strictly based on tenure.

 

[Tkachuk Norris]

Johnny for me.

Hard to know without being in the room.

I think Tanev gets it though.

 

[Fig]

Johnny Captain has a nice ring to it, doesn't it?

Tkachucky C does as well.

 

[Mobiandi]

Backlund or Tanev. I'd give it to Tanev

 

[FlamerForLife]

With the way the playoffs were and how he stepped up it has to be Backlund imo

 

[Deen]

Yup. Backlund. Lindholm should get some consideration though. I would prefer Lindy because we still need to sign him somehow and he's younger. Hopefully get a Landeskog contract from him. Backs has earned it though 100%.

 

[DCDM]

Backlund all day

 

[Potty John]

I’d go Lindholm, no idea if he’s a big locker room leader. But he sets the example on the ice. Should be the standard set by a captain.

 

[Zirakzigil]

Backlund. Drafted and developed by the organization, heart and soul guy, probably the Flames best skater vs the Oilers and definitely was the best flames player in game 5.

 

[ChrisOsullivan]

I think most locker rooms have groups of players that tend to hang together, and while I think Backlund isn't a terrible choice, I've always felt that he and Tckachuk were / are at odds for Mathew's extra curricular activities, taking games into WWIII etc.

If we are re-signing Gaudreau and giving him the franchise, he certainly has to get a letter - I don't know if the "C" is his desire.

For me, I think its safer to go with Tanev, I don't think he is part of any one group and is just one of those guys who puts his head down and plays hard (hurt if needed) game after game.

 

[BRobMint]

I have a feeling that if Johnny signs it’s gonna be him

 

[Kranix]

Backlund 100%, no one else on the team has the tenure and exhibited leadership

 

[Body Checker]

The way Backlund played in the playoffs gets him a letter for sure. Captain for a few seasons no problem imo

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

My heart wants Tkachuk, head says Tanev. It’s pretty clear to me he’s the leader of that room.

Would actually love Lindholm to get it. If Johnny signs here, he will get a letter. Sutter has also said he doesn’t care who wears it, but that’s probably Sutter saying Sutterisms.

 

[Iggys Dome]

I'm not convinced by anyone on this list, honestly. Closest is maybe Backlund.

 

[DCDM]

Cale Makar when he signs here in 8 years

 

[DFF]

Other: Connor Bedard

Saving it for him.

 

[Volica]

Cale Makar when he signs here in 8 years

The Cale Makar thing going on here and on Flames social media is so cringe. He ain't coming y'alls.

 

[Kranix]

The Cale Makar thing going on here and on Flames social media is so cringe. He ain't coming y'alls.

Brayden Point is also going to ask for a trade to Cgy, handcuffing the Lightning to get a weak package for him. Forever a flame.

 

[Volica]

Brayden Point is also going to ask for a trade to Cgy, handcuffing the Lightning to get a weak package for him. Forever a flame.

You either die Leafs fan or you live long enough to see yourself become a Leafs-like fan.

 

[Kranix]

You either die Leafs fan or you live long enough to see yourself become a Leafs-like fan.

Flames basically won the cup this year, as they took the defending finalists, Dallas to 7 games, and also took a win against Edmonton, who put up several goals against this year's conference champion Avalanche.

 

[Boomstick]

Not sure who should be our Captain. But I do believe we desperately need one.
It's always awesome to see the Captain hoist the Stanley Cup. I want to see this happen with our bunch again.

 

[Double Dion]

For me it would be Backlund. That said, I wouldn't be upset if it was Lindholm or Tanev either. Tkachuk would be a terrible choice. I'd give it to impending UFA Carpenter before him. Tkachuk is a player I'm trading this offseason. His value will never be this high again.

Edit: If Johnny comes back I'd strongly consider him too. The way he changed his game this season was spectacular. Granted, he's never going to take hits to make plays, nor should he. But he didn't have nearly as many turn overs and was great on the back track this year. He bought into the system as much as a player with his frame can.