SpezDispenser
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C: Karlsson
A: Neil
A: Spezza
Should go to the guy who will be the face of the franchise for the next 15+ years. Unfortunately, it will go to Spezza.
Give Neil the C for his last few years until he retires. Neil will probably be able to play between 1-3 years after Phillips retires, so that gives some time for some of the young players to develop into that captaincy role.
Then give an A to Karlsson and the other A to one of Methot, Cowen, Smith, Greening, Silfverberg or Stone (whoever is performing best at the time and displaying the most leadership abilities).
Then when Neil retires give the C to whichever player from the list above is most deserving (based on their ability to lead the team, not solely their skill level) at that given time.
(C) Spezza
(A) Erik Karlsson
(A) Neil
(A) Silfverberg (when Neil retires)
I agree with this post. Neil has a lot of heart, probably the most after Alfie.
Should go to the guy who will be the face of the franchise for the next 15+ years. Unfortunately, it will go to Spezza.
I disagree.
Captaincy makes you the face of franchise. Just because EK is a stud, doesn't mean he is the best leader on/off the ice.
Spezza "C" There is no other choice.
Neil "A"
Karlsson "A"
Next in line: Michalek, Cowen, Smith, Methot, Turris.