Dylan Larkin officially named captain of the Detroit Red Wings

[Dotter]

Historic day for our franchise.

 

[Ghost of Ethan Hunt]

This isn't just about best player. Have you met Seider yet? He oozes personality and confidence. He has leader written all over him. Larkin has the same run of the mill hockey attitude that every player has. Dylan seems to be captain out of convenience if anything.

"Have you met Seider yet?" Where did you meet him?

 

[Dotter]

This isn't just about best player. Have you met Seider yet? He oozes personality and confidence. He has leader written all over him. Larkin has the same run of the mill hockey attitude that every player has. Dylan seems to be captain out of convenience if anything.

Maybe he can earn the 'A' someday.

 

[ChrisReevesLegs]

"Have you met Seider yet?" Where did you meet him?

Watch any interview and you will see what I mean

 

[Ghost of Ethan Hunt]

Watch any interview and you will see what I mean

I've seen numerous Seider interviews. You said "met him?", meaning in person.

Sure he exudes confidence & leadership. In 10-12+ years when Larkin retires, he'll make a great captain & the torch will be safe.

 

[OgeeOgelthorpe]

This isn't just about best player. Have you met Seider yet? He oozes personality and confidence. He has leader written all over him. Larkin has the same run of the mill hockey attitude that every player has. Dylan seems to be captain out of convenience if anything.

Much agreement.

Some people are just born leaders. Seider seems like that kind of guy. He'll wear a letter for Detroit sooner rather than later.

 

[Steve Yzerlland]

I'm obviously not Larkin's biggest fan but how is Seider who has never played an NHL game better??

 

[ChrisReevesLegs]

I've seen numerous Seider interviews. You said "met him?", meaning in person.

Sure he exudes confidence & leadership. In 10-12+ years when Larkin retires, he'll make a great captain & the torch will be safe.

I met him literally at the entry draft in Vancouver. I was living in Seattle at the time. We exchanged a few pleasantries on the Rogers concourse. I said I loved his work in the DEL. He laughed. I left to grab a beer. That got his attention. How many hockey fans voluntarily leave a conversation with a first round draft pick? Later on in the night, he found me on the rooftop of the arena, my bowtie undone, smoking a cigarette... the rest is history.

 

[ChrisReevesLegs]

Much agreement.

Some people are just born leaders. Seider seems like that kind of guy. He'll wear a letter for Detroit sooner rather than later.

This guy gets it. It's hard to nail down what exactly IT is.. but whatever IT is, he's got it.

 

[Frk It]

Well, we have 2 letters that should be ripe for the taking soon (Glendening + Nielsen).

Who do we think will take the A’s?

Bertuzzi? Seider? Hronek? Veleno/Rasmussen?

Think Glenny will keep a letter even though he’s a bottom 6 grinder?

 

[FabricDetails]

Well, we have 2 letters that should be ripe for the taking soon (Glendening + Nielsen).

Who do we think will take the A’s?

Bertuzzi? Seider? Hronek? Veleno/Rasmussen?

Think Glenny will keep a letter even though he’s a bottom 6 grinder?

I appreciate the attempt to plow ahead.

If DeKeyser is still around I'd guess him because of his history. And then I would want Mantha to get an A.

 

[Nemesis Prime]

Should have either kept rolling with A's or given it to someone like Glendening to keep it warm for Seider.

Don't like a whiner leading the team.

 

[Frk It]

Amen. Glendog woulda been a perfect dead wings era heart n soul style captain.

Plus there was those cocaine rumors around Detroit last summer. Then he came in and had a down season... and I was like YUP! Maybe he's more behaved now that Yzerman shipped out his sniff buddy AA.

If you’re gonna show up just to trash Larkin... how bout ya don’t.

 

[Ghost of Ethan Hunt]

Thee Captain on The Captain.

 

[deca guard]

 

[Cyborg Yzerberg]

This was very exciting. It was the correct and obvious decision. Larkin has unequivocally been the sole bright spot on this team the last several years. I would very much like this team to turn it around if for nothing else than for guys like Larkin and Mantha who’ve really had to gut out some terrible seasons.

 

[ChrisReevesLegs]

Agree to disagree. Glad you got out of CHAZ or CHOP or whatever they were calling it.

Thanks bro. How's the moon base?

 

[Cyborg Yzerberg]

Oh no a differing opinion! You better logout Cyborg Yzerguy. No one appreciates your rough man takes here.

It’s not offering a different opinion when you just start spreading unsubstantiated rumors with literally no shred of evidence. That’s pretty disgusting.

 

[ChrisReevesLegs]

It’s not offering a different opinion when you just start spreading suppositional allegations with literally no shred of evidence. That’s pretty disgusting.

You're a journalist. And you didn't hear the rumors. I'm sure The New York Times is calling soon.

 

[RabidBadger]

Good on D-boss. I will refer to him as "Larkinsson" until I fully adjust to having a non-Swedish captain.

 

[Ghost of Ethan Hunt]

Good on D-boss. I will refer to him as "Larkinsson" until I fully adjust to having a non-Swedish captain.

Lerty Tuzziber-Landy Kinlar-Thonyan Tha'man

my work here is done.

 

[Squirrel in the Hole]

I'm not sure who I expected to be the assistants, but it definitely wouldn't have been Nielson. I get it, veteran presence, but still underwhelming.

I wouldn't have minded Bobby Ryan with an A

 

[jaster]

Much agreement.

Some people are just born leaders. Seider seems like that kind of guy. He'll wear a letter for Detroit sooner rather than later.

Nah.

No one is born a leader. Persistent fallacy, but a fallacy nonetheless. Leadership comes with practice, patience, introspection, and experience. Any successful leader will admit as much.

 

[Squirrel in the Hole]

Caption this.

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Watch out for Weber, he's a d***

 

[jkutswings]

Oh no a differing opinion! You better logout Cyborg Yzerguy. No one appreciates your rough man takes here.

Differing opinions are welcome.
Being crass in their delivery isn't.

If you're interested in dialogue, welcome aboard. If your just want to stir the pot, take your keyboard courage elsewhere.