Speculation: Mike Weber will be the next Captain

[Sabre Dance]

You know the state of our franchise is really bad when Weber is in discussion as captain.. I think it will be Vanek by default until Girgensons or Foligno are ready

Not much different than Gaustad. We should have known years ago that team wasnt good enough when people are calling for Gaustad to be captain.

I think he will grow into a #1 PK D like Jay McKee was, stand up for teammates, and become a big voice in the locker room. I loved an interview he did this offseason, talked about players being accountable. He said things I dont hear Sabres players say normally.

5:45. Talks about accountability. My favorite quote was "If I pass on a hit I expect to get called out"
http://audio.wgr550.com/a/75294633/...ys-on-his-offseason-training.htm?q=mike+weber

 

[Sabre Dance]

Lets be honest though, if not Vanek it could be Steve Ott. Ehrhoff should get it. Weber is probably the only young player I can see that could handle it. But Steve Ott would get it before Weber.

 

[BUCKSHOT]

Lets be honest though, if not Vanek it could be Steve Ott. Ehrhoff should get it. Weber is probably the only young player I can see that could handle it. But Steve Ott would get it before Weber.

Ott would be a great choice if not for his shenanigans ...

 

[gallagt01]

To a young team in transition, I don't see how handing the leadership reins to Weber would be a bad thing.

-He understands accountability.
-He works hard.
-He stands up for his teammates.
-His teammates appreciate him.
-He's become an NHL regular.

If he's the kind of player that teammates will respect and follow, why not? He's far from ideal. He isn't Shea Weber, he's Mike Weber. But if he's respected by his teammates, what harm can it do?

If I'm Rolston, I'm giving Weber the C, Ott an A and a young player that's expected to be around for the long haul an A (Foligno, Hodgson - whoever Rolston deems worthy).

 

[CaptPantalones]

You know the state of our franchise is really bad when Weber is in discussion as captain.. I think it will be Vanek by default until Girgensons or Foligno are ready

Or it means hes grown, matured and evolved into a leader that has the respect of his teammates

 

[PlamsUnlimited]

Or it means hes grown, matured and evolved into a leader that has the respect of his teammates

Makes too much sense. Denied.

At least Weber is a professional about it, and matured to where he knows what he is and earned respect, like you said.

 

[Sabre Dance]

To a young team in transition, I don't see how handing the leadership reins to Weber would be a bad thing.

-He understands accountability.
-He works hard.
-He stands up for his teammates.
-His teammates appreciate him.
-He's become an NHL regular.

If he's the kind of player that teammates will respect and follow, why not? He's far from ideal. He isn't Shea Weber, he's Mike Weber. But if he's respected by his teammates, what harm can it do?

If I'm Rolston, I'm giving Weber the C, Ott an A and a young player that's expected to be around for the long haul an A (Foligno, Hodgson - whoever Rolston deems worthy).

I need more than an NHL regular though, he must be a relied upon top 4 D player. I think he can be our most important D after Myers and Ehrhoff.

 

[Ana Crusis]

If Weber is the new captain , this team is a freaking joke!!!!!

 

[PlamsUnlimited]

Ana, I respectfully disagree. He seems like a player who is more vet than kid and knows the role. Not like Vanek shows more leadership :/

 

[HogtownSabresfan]

If Weber is the new captain , this team is a freaking joke!!!!!

Pretty much. Calm. Will never happen.

 

[Wisent42]

I think when Vanek bounced off Lucic, right after Miller got laid out... it officially ended any notion of him being Captain material

If that puts Vanek out of the captain-discussion, then this oughta kill Ott's chances as well.



I have a feeling people confuse "captain" with "enforcer".

 

[Jame]

I think you confuse enforcer with being a man.

When drury got chris neiled, stafford was a man about it. When miller got Milan luciced, vanek was a ***** about it.

It has nothing to do with enforcing

I don't know why anyone would want vanek for Captain, unless they've enjoyed the last 6 years an want more of it.

 

[Wisent42]

I think you confuse enforcer with being a man.

When drury got chris neiled, stafford was a man about it. When miller got Milan luciced, vanek was a ***** about it.

It has nothing to do with enforcing

I don't know why anyone would want vanek for Captain, unless they've enjoyed the last 6 years an want more of it.

My point was merely that if Vanek is out of the question because we don't think he stood up for Miller, then Ott is also out for not standing up for Ennis. Btw, I seem to recall a certain Pominville was on the ice when Miller got hit too.

The point is that everybody makes mistakes. If we want someone who always did the right thing, we're gonna have to wait until the resurrection and draft Jebus himself. (Although I doubt he would have adressed the Lucic situation differently.)

Like others have already stated: Would Lidström have thrown his gloves and called out Lucic? Did that make him a bad captain?

Yeah, so Vanek could have done something else in that situation. Ott could have done something else in the other situation. I may not like how things were handled, but to me it doesn't disqualify any of them.

 

[La Cosa Nostra]

Yeah blame Vanek for not going after Lucic but don't blame 6'8 Myers or 6'5 Gaustad

Vanek is an infinitely better choice then Mike Weber who would be the worst captain in Sabre history.

 

[Sabre Dance]

Yeah blame Vanek for not going after Lucic but don't blame 6'8 Myers or 6'5 Gaustad

Vanek is an infinitely better choice then Mike Weber who would be the worst captain in Sabre history.

Only reason Vanek isnt the clear choice is because he is leaving the team.

The top choices for captain are..

Ehrhoff
Ott
STafford

I dont know much about Ehrhoff as a leader, but I think he is the best choice. After that there probably isnt a consensus pick.

 

[Jame]

Yeah blame Vanek for not going after Lucic but don't blame 6'8 Myers or 6'5 Gaustad

Vanek is an infinitely better choice then Mike Weber who would be the worst captain in Sabre history.

I went after everyone for that incident. Do you see me pimping Myers for Captain? Nope.

 

[Jame]

I dont know much about Ehrhoff as a leader, but I think he is the best choice. .

I think youve summed it up

 

[Wisent42]

Yeah blame Vanek for not going after Lucic but don't blame 6'8 Myers or 6'5 Gaustad

In all fairness, Gaustad DID go after Lucic. A couple of weeks later. I seem to recall him bravely trying to break Lucic's fists with his face.

 

[VaporTrail]

If Weber is the new captain , this team is a freaking joke!!!!!

It might be a good move...It could help us get that #1 pick in next years draft

If not Weber, then Porter

 

[TheWook]

For some reason its lost on people that a captain during a rebuild is different than a captain on a cup contending team. Weber fits the criteria and if Rolston chooses him I dont understand how anyone could be upset about it...

 

[Jame]

For some reason its lost on people that a captain during a rebuild is different than a captain on a cup contending team. Weber fits the criteria and if Rolston chooses him I dont understand how anyone could be upset about it...

correct

 

[BowieSabresFan]

I think you confuse enforcer with being a man.

When drury got chris neiled, stafford was a man about it. When miller got Milan luciced, vanek was a ***** about it.

It has nothing to do with enforcing

I don't know why anyone would want vanek for Captain, unless they've enjoyed the last 6 years an want more of it.

Are you seriously criticizing Vanek's leadership qualities because he didn't go after Lucic in that situation? That's reaching.

 

[BowieSabresFan]

For some reason its lost on people that a captain during a rebuild is different than a captain on a cup contending team. Weber fits the criteria and if Rolston chooses him I dont understand how anyone could be upset about it...

I wouldn't be upset, but I would not be thrilled either. It was not until last year's shortened season that Weber even solidified a spot in the lineup. I see him as a future captain, but not next year's.

Vanek, with the uncertainty surrounding his future, is not the answer either.

Ott also isn't the answer. Captains need to have the respect of the officials. Ott can't always say that.

 

[bills44]

Are you seriously criticizing Vanek's leadership qualities because he didn't go after Lucic in that situation? That's reaching.

Reaching and/or crusading - take your pick.

Maybe Stafford should get the "C", as he "manned up" after the Drury cheap shot 6 years ago.

 

[Jame]

Are you seriously criticizing Vanek's leadership qualities because he didn't go after Lucic in that situation? That's reaching.

yes...

but that's besides the point. i dont think vanek has any leadership qualities to begin with.

is goal scoring a leadership quality?

if moping was a leadership quality, I'd give Vanek the C in a heartbeat...