Player Discussion Who Gets Phillips' A?

[Langdon Alger]

Didn't Ryan wear the A while someone was injured last year? I remember when he battled through one of his slumps with fantastic defensive effort. I think he's a candidate.

Phaneuf, Methot, Turris, MacArthur, Kelly, Pageau and Stone should all be considered before Ryan.

 

[edguy]

Karlsson
With
Neil/Ryan
Turris
Phaneuf

 

[DrEasy]

Let's get with the times: everybody gets an A!

 

[Liver King]

Mark Stone

 

[Beville]

Let's just remember Phaneuf was captain of the Leafs...

He's clearly got to have some kind of leadership quality; I've got no issue with him wearing the A.

 

[bert]

Time to start transitioning this team to Mark Stone. If they go with a vet it should be Phaneuf.

 

[WadeRedden]

lol they already gave it to Turris last year didn't they?

 

[Cosmix]

I'd love to see Pageau get a letter in a couple of years if he continues to play his consistent hard nosed defensive game.

Maybe Stone as another candidate in a few years.

Personally I'd rather not see Phaneuf with a letter. Keep him out of the spotlight, and just let him go to work every game.

My dark horse - Hoffman. Prediction: he signs long-term, flourishes under Boucher, and puts it all together for some fabulous 80-point seasons. Scores some clutch goals in the playoffs and gets the nickname "mailman" because he always delivers.

I like your positive mental attitude regarding Hoffman!

 

[tony d]

I'd give it to Turris.

 

[Langdon Alger]

lol they already gave it to Turris last year didn't they?

I think Turris wore the A while Phillips was hurt, but they never officially gave it to him. I would imagine he will get it next year though.

 

[DrunkUncleDenis]

Let's get with the times: everybody gets an A!

Unless we're talking about participation trophies.

 

[Micklebot]

You guys got it all wrong. They'll have a nachos eating contest, and the winner takes the letter. My money is on Ryan, dude looks like he could eat a ton of nachos.

 

[sensR4real]

Pageau

 

[Zorf]

My vote would be for Phaneuf.

But it's not easy picking him over guys like Turris, Stone, Ryan and Methot.

After Neil retires then it's a toss up between Turris and Stone.