How on earth can it not be Plekanec???
Why do they need to wait and see? He's been with the organization his whole career, has been our best forward many times. IS our best 2 way player hands down. It's obvious he commands everyone's respect. Already is the go to guy with the refs when Gio is out.
He's who I think of automatically when I think of our captain. Still at this age, first on the ice, last off. He cares about this team and is central to our success. Gets way too much flack cuz he's forced to take on too many responsibilities.
Give this man the C. The players will ultimately decide and I guarantee it's going to be him.
Dealing him at this stage, after just shipping out Gorges -- colossal mistake. Then again, we almost acquired Franson, so who knows?
As far as Markov goes: he doesn't want that responsibility
PK: he doesn't need a C. He's a firecracker and the A looks great on him. He's our best skater and already "leads" in many ways, but the C, in his future, just not yet.
Disingenuous to say that PK is the heart and soul of this team and others, like Pleks aren't. Sometimes it's not just about flash -- it's about being able to be a calming influence. I love PK to death, but I am perfectly happy seeing him with an A.
Really do not think Pacioretty deserves it. Alternate, yes, captain, no way. I can, however see it swinging that way somehow.