6.75 x 5
I don't think us fans can truly know who should be wearing the C, we are on the outside looking in...that said from my couch Phaneuf looks like the leader of this team.
can you find a quote from any leaf past or present saying Phaneuf is a good captain? i have never heard or read one
He'll get what market value is as a UFA, think Grabo contract then add from there...imho
He'll get what market value is as a UFA, think Grabo contract then add from there...imho
Pretty sure several guys have said Dion is good in the room and he's a good source of positive motivation.can you find a quote from any leaf past or present saying Phaneuf is a good captain? i have never heard or read one
Pretty sure several guys have said Dion is good in the room and he's a good source of positive motivation.
Did Dion not take Kadri to his summer home in PEI to help him train etc.? That's pretty good in my eyes, and I remember Kadri saying he appreciated it, enjoyed it or whatever.
Yeah, at the end of the day we as fans just really don't know. But from what we've seen/what has been told in the media, it appears as if his teammates like him. Obviously the FO also saw something in him different then fans see, otherwise they wouldn't make the decision.That and a few reports of him tweeting welcomes to new players, draft picks, etc. Get the feeling that he is likely a good guy and has embraced being a captain. At the end of the day, its unlikely any real information comes out of the room though. But, as a comparative, there was no shortage of public praise (from current and former players) for Sundin when he was Captain.
Hard to say what he'll get. Still a season and a half left to play
Hard to say what he'll get. Still a season and a half left to play
You'd have to assume he and Kessel will both re-sign this off season, no?
No way I'd want him to play out next season then be UFA, that gives him way too much leverage especially if he has a good season.
Why would we have to assume that?You'd have to assume he and Kessel will both re-sign this off season, no?
Im not so sure. Both may want to play it out and see if they can bring up there game. "Contract year" yadda yadda yadda. I think thats more likely for Phil, but could happen with either.
Why would we have to assume that?
I would guess it's pretty rare for someone to sign a new contract with one and a half years left on their current one.
It's great that they're talking though, no downside to that.
Phaneuf would have to be a fantastic captain and teammate before I would even consider him at $6+ per season. Even with that, I wouldn't pay it unless he's improved a lot (from last year, not sure about this year) in his play and consistency.
Why would we have to assume that?
can you find a quote from any leaf past or present saying Phaneuf is a good captain? i have never heard or read one