ok.. let's just say Tavares does come here..

[nsleaf]

Since the premise of the thread is assuming he signs in TO, I would like no captain appointed until the roster players are ready to vote on players nominated by fellow teammates. That may take half a season or longer. JMHO, I played lots of team sports over the years, and it was how captains were appointed most of the time. Seemed to work.​

 

[ITM]

Sorry Brendan (since you have his picture), it isn't THAT significant other wise you would have appointed a captain earlier. It hasn't been so significant in the past two years where the Leafs have gone from last place to 8th place. But please, all this talk about whether it's Tavares or Matthews makes it sound like who is going be hall monitor in grade four.

Ok, Hockey Puck (since your picture is a hockey puck), I see your point that if it were important, our club would have named a captain by now. Makes sense. Definitely have to notify teams with captains that routinely appear in conference and championship finals and who win Stanley Cups and who vote on the process that they're playing into needless offensive stereotypes. Children that they are.

 

[Pi]

Tavares isn't going to be the captain of any team he joins. You don't sign a player and give him the C when he's never even been in the locker room with the players, they only know about Tavares the player, not the person.

Matthews or Rielly will be the next captain of the Leafs.

 

[Drytoast]

Yes. What's your source for this news?

Common sense and a bit of math

 

[Man Bear Pig]

I think Marleau will get it next year. Matthews gets it when he’s gone.

Maybe didn’t give Marleau it this year as it was his first season at the club?

Give it to Marleau for one year?

 

[DarkKnight]

Yes. What's your source for this news?

It's fine to doubt it, but I love the definitive comments like they're in the room with Lou. Nobody knows.

 

[Klinton]

If you're not going to play the game; then don't answer.

He's not going to sign here; well that wasn't the premise of the discussion. Go bang your head against the wall.

Captain should go to Austin Matthews as he will be the long term future of Toronto.

 

[Gary Nylund]

Common sense and a bit of math

Your "common sense" is suspect and your "math" is non-existent. Thanks for coming out I guess.

 

[Daisy Jane]

Tavares isn't going to be the captain of any team he joins. You don't sign a player and give him the C when he's never even been in the locker room with the players, they only know about Tavares the player, not the person.

Matthews or Rielly will be the next captain of the Leafs.

or mitch.

 

[Jozay]

give the C to freddy lol

 

[lifelonghockeyfan]

Ok, Hockey Puck (since your picture is a hockey puck), I see your point that if it were important, our club would have named a captain by now. Makes sense. Definitely have to notify teams with captains that routinely appear in conference and championship finals and who win Stanley Cups and who vote on the process that they're playing into needless offensive stereotypes. Children that they are.

I find the banter on this post Tavares/Matthews on who should be captain childish. Appointing a captain by an NHL team is not childish. I guess Lou and Shanny (the real one) have no interest reaching the Conference or Cup finals by your logic since they haven't appointed a captain. Once the Leafs win round one this year, the Leafs better appoint a captain as it will apparently help them get to win round two and get to the championship final.

 

[PuckMagi]

I think if we win round 1 and Matthews has a good series... he should be named captain before round 2 starts.

 

[Stephen]

It's not Tavares' team even if he does come here. He'd basically be filling the Marian Hossa role.

 

[GoldenGOOSE]

No Captain is better, there is too much pressure in Toronto anyways. Look at how much pressure Sundin received for being Captain. How did that benefit him OR the team?

 

[Phion Keneuf]

Do we have to name a captain?

Is there really a point?

 

[Daisy Jane]

Do we have to name a captain?

Is there really a point?

yes.

yes.

 

[MattySnipes]

Shanahan & Lou will hold a press conference on July 1st with Matthews signing his 8-year contract & getting the 'C' obviously because it's his team.



Once that's done, Tavares will reveal himself wearing Blue & White in his #91 when he makes his way from behind the Maple Leafs banner located behind Matthews, Shanahan & Lou. Boy, that's a GREAT dream

 

[AppsSyl]

It's not Tavares' team even if he does come here. He'd basically be filling the Marian Hossa role.

I see it more as the Evgeni Malkin role.

 

[Drytoast]

Your "common sense" is suspect and your "math" is non-existent. Thanks for coming out I guess.

Ok when he doesnt sign put on your best surprised look on your face.

 

[TheGroceryStick]

I personally think, IF it was a forgone conclusion that he signs here.

It would likely mean Nylander is being moved for a Dman.

I think the consensus is to have Willy as our 2C , eventually. He is taking strong side draws and given full time treatment while Matthews is hurt.

I'd think it's safe to say if Tavares comes here, he is a Center.

I'd hate to move Nylander. But if we could land a similar aged and progression Dman..... hot damn is that a lineup.

Hyman - Matthews - Marner
Brown - Tavares - Kapanen
Marleau- Kadri - Johnsson

Rielly - (Nylander trade)
Gardiner - Hainsey
Dermott - Zeitsev

It's enticing. I just like Nylander too much...I trust our brass with the tough decisions that happen with strong, bloated talented teams

 

[Daisy Jane]

I personally think, IF it was a forgone conclusion that he signs here.

It would likely mean Nylander is being moved for a Dman.

I think the consensus is to have Willy as our 2C , eventually. He is taking strong side draws and given full time treatment while Matthews is hurt.

I'd think it's safe to say if Tavares comes here, he is a Center.

I'd hate to move Nylander. But if we could land a similar aged and progression Dman..... hot damn is that a lineup.

Hyman - Matthews - Marner
Brown - Tavares - Kapanen
Marleau- Kadri - Johnsson

Rielly - (Nylander trade)
Gardiner - Hainsey
Dermott - Zeitsev

It's enticing. I just like Nylander too much...I trust our brass with the tough decisions that happen with strong, bloated talented teams

why would you have to move Nylander?

 

[Stephen]

I personally think, IF it was a forgone conclusion that he signs here.

It would likely mean Nylander is being moved for a Dman.

I think the consensus is to have Willy as our 2C , eventually. He is taking strong side draws and given full time treatment while Matthews is hurt.

I'd think it's safe to say if Tavares comes here, he is a Center.

I'd hate to move Nylander. But if we could land a similar aged and progression Dman..... hot damn is that a lineup.

Hyman - Matthews - Marner
Brown - Tavares - Kapanen
Marleau- Kadri - Johnsson

Rielly - (Nylander trade)
Gardiner - Hainsey
Dermott - Zeitsev

It's enticing. I just like Nylander too much...I trust our brass with the tough decisions that happen with strong, bloated talented teams

Who is the similar aged and progression defenseman? It's a faulty premise that just because you'd have Tavares you wouldn't need Nylander on the wings.

 

[Leaf Fans]

I have no more information than anyone else, but I hope he signs!!

 

[Stephen]

Hyman-Matthews-Nylander
Marner-Tavares-Kapanen
Marleau-Kadri-Johnsson
Komarov-Aaltonen-Brown

Rielly-Hainsey
Dermott-Zaitsev
Gardiner-Carrick
Borgman

Andersen
Backup

 

[SHANNYPLAN]

Its Matthews team, JT can wear an "A"

Hyman​	Matthews (C)​	Marner​
Johnsson​	Tavares (A)​	Nylander​
Marleau​	Kadri​	Kapanen​
Grundstrom​	Komarov​	Brown​

[TBODY] [/TBODY]

Rielly (A)	Dermott
Gardiner	Hainsey
Borgman	Zaitsev

[TBODY] [/TBODY]

Anderson

McElhinny

[TBODY] [/TBODY]

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