Tavares Worst Captain Ever

[ABCUser]

The guy isn't just a coach killer but also a GM/Assistant Coach/Soon to be Ex-President/ Killer. Yeah, he puts up points, just like he did with the Islanders, but they're all powerplay points and the team around his leadership always suck. Even with the same players they went from putrid to conference finals mostly by his absence and player responsibility. I honestly believe those around him really aren't impressed by him or just don't believe what he says. He obviously doesn't come across as someone who has your back and you would go to war with you. That said I believe Matthews is that guy. They obviously need to address the gorilla in the room and switch captionship already. Way, Way overdue!!!

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[Divine]

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[Pukboy5kroner]

He's no D-Mack or Skrudland.

 

[Mitch nylander]

Lol no.

There's been far worse captains, even scrolling back in Leafs history: Dion Phaneuf ring a bell?

 

[GOilers88]

How do you quantify how good of a captain someone is without being on the team?

 

[A1LeafNation]

The Leafs always have to bring in personality every year bc the captain has none.

This is Matthews team. JT can go away.

 

[BostonBob]

How do you quantify how good of a captain someone is without being on the team?

Maybe he is. The post did come after the game tonight was completed.

 

[LeafGrief]

Lol no.

There's been far worse captains, even scrolling back in Leafs history: Dion Phaneuf ring a bell?

Neon Deon was the leader on terrible teams, JT has been the leader on stacked teams (not this year lol). Phaneuf was asked to be a #1 when he wasn’t, and was hardly a strong captain, but at least those teams had some pride. JT is a better player than Phaneuf ever was, but he cant lead the Leafs out of a wet paper bag.

 

[Jacob]

 

[NYR94]

 

[SeanMoneyHands]

I wonder what Islanders fans think of Pajama Boy

 

[Koolboss]

You will never win with him, he is a ppg player but garbage as a captain

 

[SPLBRUIN]

Not much of a Taveras fan but I'm sure their have been plenty of worst captains then him.

 

[TheDawnOfANewTage]

When Tavares speaks the people listen. He’ll no doubt transition to politics when the game is done, and I for one welcome his leadership. Man is a visionary, a leader, a bastion of clarity.

 

[BostonBob]

When Tavares speaks the people listen. He’ll no doubt transition to politics when the game is done, and I for one welcome his leadership. Man is a visionary, a leader, a bastion of clarity.

He's definitely got charisma to spare.

 

[Commander Clueless]

Ah yes, the Leafs are struggling.

 

[JaegerDice]

The worst ever? No.

An overrated player? Yes.

He’s the Joe Thornton of his generation. Undeniable skill, a black hole of intensity.

He’ll put up points as his team underperforms and yet fans will claim he lacks support.

 

[PaulD]

The guy isn't just a coach killer but also a GM/Assistant Coach/Soon to be Ex-President/ Killer. Yeah, he puts up points, just like he did with the Islanders, but they're all powerplay points and the team around his leadership always suck. Even with the same players they went from putrid to conference finals mostly by his absence and player responsibility. I honestly believe those around him really aren't impressed by him or just don't believe what he says. He obviously doesn't come across as someone who has your back and you would go to war with you. That said I believe Matthews is that guy. They obviously need to address the gorilla in the room and switch captionship already. Way, Way overdue!!!

I've said it for years......Tavares is an expert at maintaining his ppg average WITHOUT making his team any better.

The Islanders actually improved the year he left , and the leafs showed no real improvement the season he arrived. Weird but true.

Him and Nurse come to mind when the talk of over paid players comes up......may soon be joined by Huberdeau

 

[Nogatco Rd]

Has nothing to do with Tavares. Until Pierre is restored to his rightful place on national broadcasts no Canadian team will win the cup.

 

[PaulD]

When Tavares speaks the people listen. He’ll no doubt transition to politics when the game is done, and I for one welcome his leadership. Man is a visionary, a leader, a bastion of clarity.

lol
and a minus player on a team full of plus players

 

[JimmyApples]

The Ottawa Senators annual Stanley Cup equivalent as they watch the Leafs in the playoffs again from the outside looking in

“We want Florida”

 

[Hank Plank]

Might be slight hyperbole. He's overrated.

 

[Eternal Leaf]

Not the worst ever.

He's as steady as they come, which is a good personality to have in a big market. You never see him get over-emotional in front of the press or throw someone under the bus in a fit.

Unfortunately, he's a bit robotic on the ice which doesn't help motivate the troops in big-game situations. That's his flaw and I think it's been the same since he was a teen.

 

[Necrobutcher]

Many Canucks fans would say this Messier guy was way way WAY worse.

 

[Pukboy5kroner]

lol

Pissed off Boston and Toronto in one night.