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MrHeiskanen
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Lowry is about 100x better than Faksa. Faksa is a bum. Having said that, making him Captain is laughable and sends a strong message across the league how weak that team is.
Magic Mittens
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I don't have a problem with Lowry being named the captain. I've played hockey with him, he's a beauty. He can be vocal, physical, play hard and do what it takes to win
I don't know why it always has to be a star player that's a captain
I don't know why it always has to be a star player that's a captain
MrHeiskanen
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Because when was the last time a 3rd/4th line Captain won the Cup?
When a third liner is your Captain, it speaks to the quality of your lineup. Trash.
BrettHullsToe
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The Stars' captain is a third liner...
Magic Mittens
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There's more to the game then just scoring goals. A guy like Lowry can kill penalties, change the momentum with a big hit, block a big shot, win some key faceoffs etc
All those can contribute to winning games
A Captain to me is the biggest leader on your team. If everyone on the team thinks he's the leader then I don't see the problem
Smelling Salt
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Lowry is fine as captain IMO. Morrissey seemed like a good choice as well, but he would be a different type of leader than Lowry
i've always hated that business often makes the same mistake.. the person who is best at something often gets promoted into a management role- where they have no skill as a leader.
being good at hockey and being good at leading are completely different skill sets. one can certainly develop into a better leader, but there are definitely some ppl who are more natural in that role.
being good at hockey and being good at leading are completely different skill sets. one can certainly develop into a better leader, but there are definitely some ppl who are more natural in that role.
serp
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As long as a player has a signficant role on the team and is commited to staying long-ish term promoting someone to captain who has the respect of the team is fine. When the Oilers made Andrew Ference captain that who was barely in the lineup every game that was a bad decision .
Was also not a fan of Kraken making Giordano captain in their first season who they then traded to the Leafs halfway through the season . That made very little sense
Was also not a fan of Kraken making Giordano captain in their first season who they then traded to the Leafs halfway through the season . That made very little sense
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They got business in my hockey, and I hate it.
serp
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Brown was like a 60 point guy when they won their first Cup then turned into a 30 point guy for 5-6 years and randomly turned back into a 60 point guy for a couple of years before completely fell off for good
Too much is made about who is named captain amongst fans, IMO.
If the guys in the room see a guy as captain material, there's a reason for it. The need to crap all over it by some people makes me laugh.
If the guys in the room see a guy as captain material, there's a reason for it. The need to crap all over it by some people makes me laugh.
piqued
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A captain doesn't have to be a star player but also can't be a depth/role player. That speaks to something amiss in the overall franchise. Every team has depth veterans who contribute leadership, doesn't make them a Captain.
And I disagree that fans make too much about it. If that were the case so many captaincys wouldn't sit vacant because teams are afraid to fill them. They'd just name the next best candidate because it's no big deal. But it doesn't work like that.
And I disagree that fans make too much about it. If that were the case so many captaincys wouldn't sit vacant because teams are afraid to fill them. They'd just name the next best candidate because it's no big deal. But it doesn't work like that.
The Tourist
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Lowry is probably my favorite tough guy in the league and someone I wanted Dallas to get a few years back. He's a better version of Marcus Foligno while also not being dirty or a pos on the ice. He can float up the line up when needed, plays PK, and will stand up for teammates and fight anyone. I've always heard he's a great locker room guy. Not surprising given who his dad is.
Why does it matter so much to you though? Like I said, are you in the room with the guys every day and know who is a good leader?
Kcb12345
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I cannot fathom how people think there's a chance he'll bust or be a mediocre player. There's no one in the game with a release like that.
serp
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I just hate the Hawks got him. Couldn't have a less sleazy organisation gotten the first overall pick in a draft where a talent like that was the price ?
Buffalo fan’s are the weirdest clowns lol. Everytime you go to the main board they’re arguing with someone about how great their players are (Dahlin, Thompson, etc.) They get way too sensitive about it. If these players were half has good as they portray them to be, you’d think they would’ve made the playoffs last year.
serp
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Didn't think he'd resign right away but it doomed his tenure before it even started. Starting off with damaged trust of his players was just not going to work for very long. So Jarmo or whoever brought in Babs now has to be on the hotseats too because man that really did not work out at all
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