I agree with Captain. I think Z could be a better C than Lids was. Lids was sort of the leader by default after Yzerman retired, but he isn't your typical captain type. Lids game was the super consistent type but it wasn't really the type that could take over a game. Z's intensity can actually take over a game, much like Yzerman's could. He can put the team on his back and change the outcome of a game, which is something that is really hard for a non-physical dman to do (even one has insanely amazing as Lids).
I think he has done a pretty good job this season, but I think he is still adjusting to this being his team. He had the one amazing game vs St. Louis but I think we'll see more out of him as the season continues.