Wondering if Brooks Laich can be the next Leafs captain?

[LeafsNation75]

I was reading Howard Berger's blog and he wonders if next season they will name Brooks Laich the next Leafs captain or as Berger calls it a “bridge†captain until they name someone long term.

Personally I can't see that happening because when have the Leafs ever named a captain just for 1 season since next year is the final year of Laich's contract. Prior to Dion Phaneuf being named captain after Mats Sundin left the Leafs did not have a captain for the 2008-2009 season and the 2009-2010 season. Anyway here is a link to Berger's blog if you want to read it.

http://betweentheposts.ca/2016/03/do-the-leafs-have-their-next-captain/

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[Schenn]

I can't believe somebody pays Howard berger money to write articles with as terrible premises as this.

 

[Raging Bull]

No captain next year would be fine for me. Laich can assert himself in the dressing room without having a letter sewn on his jersey.

 

[Daisy Jane]

it's like the media has one thought bubble or something. almost everyone is banging the Laich for captain drum

 

[yubbers]

he also has a smoke show of a fiancee

So he gets my vote :p

 

[Woll Smoth]

What a joke.

 

[Leafidelity]

This is the Toronto Maple Leafs, we don't do "bridge" Captains.

 

[Menzinger]

He seems like a nice guy, but come on.

He's a 4th line centre that some speculated the Caps would buyout last offseason.

 

[Cor]

He's definitely a leader in the room.

However not just anyone can be the Maple Leafs captain

 

[kk87]

he also has a smoke show of a fiancee

So he gets my vote :p

oh my god is she even real

 

[Stats01]

This is the Toronto Maple Leafs, we don't do "bridge" Captains.

this^ this sort of thing just doesn't happen with the Leafs. And it's not going to start now.

 

[LeafsNation75]

Even if Laich was named the captain wouldn't others in the media say he has not played enough games for them? It's what they said about Phaneuf when he was named captain.

 

[Suntouchable13]

That will be about as good as the Oilers naming Andrew Ference captain a few years ago.

 

[Peace Frog]

I think we all know who the next captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs is going to be.

 

[brettzz]

make julianne hough the captain

 

[saltming]

I was reading Howard Berger's blog and he wonders if next season they will name Brooks Laich the next Leafs captain or as Berger calls it a “bridge†captain until they name someone long term.

Personally I can't see that happening because when have the Leafs ever named a captain just for 1 season since next year is the final year of Laich's contract. Prior to Dion Phaneuf being named captain after Mats Sundin left the Leafs did not have a captain for the 2008-2009 season and the 2009-2010 season. Anyway here is a link to Berger's blog if you want to read it.

http://betweentheposts.ca/2016/03/do-the-leafs-have-their-next-captain/

He will defer to stamkos

 

[Battle Lin]

well if he didnt come up with something this stupid, who would read, notice him, and even talk about him

 

[indigobuffalo]

Dumb idea. No thank you. Laich seems like a great guy, but I feel like the nature of his coming here is too sombre a thing for him to really bond with the team. Myself as a fan, I just want to see him dealt ASAP to a Cup contender, likely with the Leafs retaining 50%, since it will only be for one season (after this year).

He isn't going to be named captain, unless we sign Stamkos we won't have anyone wearing the C next year. And beyond that, not sure who would take the reins. Possibly Rielly/Komarov, one of those two. Personally I think it would be Komarov. The added pressure on a guy like Rielly isn't good. I could see Komarov doing well under that title though.

 

[cwulf]

I think the Leafs won't have a captain for 2-3 years at least. If Mathews is drafted, possibly him after he gets a couple seasons under his belt. Or else some other character two way guy that's in the system that steps up as he develops.

 

[djdev]

i say give to uncle leo and call it a day. he's a perfect captain to me.

 

[MJ65]

No - we are not looking for a temporary captian

 

[HellasLEAF]

Bridge captain?

What is this the Buffalo Sabres?

 

[crump]

What is wrong with people? Honestly!

 

[Maplebeasts]

Howard Berger is a joke. Laich for captain?

 

[tp71]

Your first mistake was reading Howard Berger.