Confirmed with Link: Shea Weber is the new captain of the Montreal Canadiens

[ArtPeur]

Start a pool on the date MB throws the new captain under the bus? $10 a square.

April 10th 2019, at the presser once the season ends

I believe the media will probably question about Weber's leadership before that though

 

[Runner77]

This obsession is what made me completely leave RDS.

What happened to their ratings last season is just sublime and delictable karma.

I almost came in my pants when I read the article saying both TVA and RDS loss a lot of profit because of the Hab woes.

All of the francophone sports media and several reporters across the franco media, are uber-obsessed with the language question. Every non-franchophone captain of the team was confronted with questions about it. Weber is no exception. If you're going to boycott RDS, you might as well boycott all francophone media -- they all have the same modus operandi. It's not just some of them, it's all of them. And that's the way it is, no matter how many posts in here refute it or complain about it.

 

[WG]

It shouldn't be but it is. Look at how RDS made sure to include in a piece, how he said a few words in French:

Contrairement à ce qu’il a vécu à Nashville en tant que capitaine, Weber sera énormément sollicité par les médias. Il se dit prêt à vaquer à de telles occupations et il a pris le temps de prononcer quelques mots en français.

We had another D a few years back who gave a pile of money to the hospital and gave half his announcement speech in French with Mme. Beliveau in the front row. In that case, the local media bypassed the Saku Koivu 'thou shalt speak the language in public' edict and trashed the player anyway.

The bigger problem with the local media is they are too invested in their chums Therrible and Bergevin and side with them come hell or high water. Our M. Montagne will probably never grumble more than a bon-joor but that'll be OK since he's Bergevin's signature acquisition.

Good call to make Weber captain, he is a highly regarded vet, plus the league hates poor Gallagher so he'd be in tough as the C here. Hopefully the captaincy restores Weber's aura to maximum strength so as to maximize his trade value in a couple of years.

 

[Halakitlikethat]

If it wasn’t Gallagher or Weber or if they decided not to name one, they couldn’t have gone wrong here . Let’s just hope to have him back healthy regardless on how long it takes

 

[Goodbahd]

It’s more respectable to have Weber as captain than Gallagher. This was the right choice.

They should’ve stripped Pacioretty’s C and have given it to Weber much sooner.

 

[GHJimmy]

I'm happy regardless who was named captain as long as if patches wasn't the captain anymore. I like when he said "I'll try my best to help other team mates even if I'm not one the ice" a good leadership

 

[greyboy67]

April 10th 2019, at the presser once the season ends

If I was Weber, I would have thought long and hard about accepting the captaincy. Especially after watching what was done to the last player "honored" with the "C".

Not to mention the absurdity of making an injured player the Captain.

 

[Frank Drebin]

Start a pool on the date MB throws the new captain under the bus? $10 a square.

Never. Weber is the man MB wishes he was.


Seriously, never.

 

[Frank Drebin]

It’s more respectable to have Weber as captain than Gallagher. This was the right choice.

They should’ve stripped Pacioretty’s C and have given it to Weber much sooner.

Would pacioretty have held as much trade value if the acquiring team knew they weren't getting veteran leadership tho?

 

[Kimota]

This would have been great when we still had Radu and Markov and somehow MB aquired a Top center for Sergachev.

 

[HabsDood]

April 10th 2019, at the presser once the season ends

I believe the media will probably question about Weber's leadership before that though

Nope, it'll be fine

 

[THE HOFF]

All of the francophone sports media and several reporters across the franco media, are uber-obsessed with the language question. Every non-franchophone captain of the team was confronted with questions about it. Weber is no exception. If you're going to boycott RDS, you might as well boycott all francophone media -- they all have the same modus operandi. It's not just some of them, it's all of them. And that's the way it is, no matter how many posts in here refute it or complain about it.

While i agree there were moments of nonsense in our media history, Weber opened his statement in french and I don't think it was an offensive question to just follow up and ask the guy if he is or if he would like to speak more in french.

Look around in sports in general, especially soccer, coaches have often a couple of months to learn new languages... And they do. Its not an intrusive question for someone that plans to stay here for a few years

 

[Deluded Puck]

Fine with it... was the obvious pick really.

A bland captain for a bland organisation with bland ideas.

That’s not Weber’s fault though. That’s just the state of affairs for the Habs in 2018.

 

[PaulD]

Heplayed well. Score 17

And Weber was in the room. If he is so great then why didn't he do something about it.

He played well. Scored 17 goals his first season. Plus 20.

When was the last time a Montreal D accomplished that or better ?

 

[Spearmint Rhino]

If I was Weber, I would have thought long and hard about accepting the captaincy. Especially after watching what was done to the last player "honored" with the "C".

Not to mention the absurdity of making an injured player the Captain.

Man Mountain stars as Lightning Rod in the new Molson & MB Muppet Production

Only reason to name an injured player captain is to direct the media attention to someone else

 

[Belial]

Predictable nomination. There was no point in waiting, next year it would've been the same choice him or Gallagher... So, happy it's done and we can move forward.

Extremely happy for Lord Byron, what a story, from waiver pickup to assistant captain of the most prestigious NHL franchise in history!

 

[MC94]

If I was Weber, I would have thought long and hard about accepting the captaincy. Especially after watching what was done to the last player "honored" with the "C".

Not to mention the absurdity of making an injured player the Captain.

I really dont see a problem with him being injured and getting the letter if he is the one bound for captaincy and you are 100% certain of this then why not just announce it

 

[Capitano]

And Weber was in the room. If he is so great then why didn't he do something about it.

I never said anything about Weber being a great captain.

It's like your boss at work...it's a hierarchy that you have to 'respect' even if you disagree with the direction. The captain is a link between the coach and the players...holds players accountable for their performance. Patch had a tough year last year and he felt like he couldn't get in people's faces because his own performance was lacking...that's the danger in picking a captain who is a streaky goalscoring winger.

Weber isn't a bad choice, but any hopes of a rebuild just went out the window.

 

[Genesis76]

We all know now Patioready was not voted by the players right?

 

[Frank Drebin]

We all know now Patioready was not voted by the players right?

Why would you say that?

 

[admiralcadillac]

And people like you never give PK the credit he's due because he's no longer a member of the Habs or out of some strange devotion or loyalty to Bergevin. Whether YOU like it or not PK is a leader and should have never been traded in the first place. It's obvious you didn't watch any of those games because if you did you would have seen what a difference maker he was vs Chicago, St Louis and Anaheim.

Neither of them really deserve much credit seeing as neither has lead their team towards anything in the nhl, both playing for comparably bad teams up until the last few variations of the predators.

I'd take a prime weber over subban, problem is that's not what we got.

All of the francophone sports media and several reporters across the franco media, are uber-obsessed with the language question. Every non-franchophone captain of the team was confronted with questions about it. Weber is no exception. If you're going to boycott RDS, you might as well boycott all francophone media -- they all have the same modus operandi. It's not just some of them, it's all of them. And that's the way it is, no matter how many posts in here refute it or complain about it.

You guys certainly make every effort to point out these things every time. On the while seems minor.

It's so innocuous in fact that it surprises how much you guys loathe it.

 

[bobholly39]

I really dont see a problem with him being injured and getting the letter if he is the one bound for captaincy and you are 100% certain of this then why not just announce it

It's just a bit weird. You make someone a captain - especially in a market like Montreal - and you figure the media will be all over him, asking him about the team, results, etc. Media is a huge component of being captain in a city like Montreal - and the fact that he's out 6 months is odd.

I'm still fine with the choice. He was by far the best choice.

I still absolutely hate that we traded Subban away but i've never held it against Weber. Very solid player and i think he's a great choice for captain.

 

[bobholly39]

We all know now Patioready was not voted by the players right?

Player vote of captain is what broke the team apart imo. It should never have happened. Maybe in a year like now where Weber likely gets unanimous support, having an unofficial player vote could be ok. But back then if there was cliques and you'd know more than 1 guy (notably 2 - Pacioretty vs Subban) would be up for it - having the vote is what caused all the drama that followed imo.

Never should have happened.

Toronto could be in a similar situation. Having a player vote for captain (ie to pick Tavares vs Matthews) would be a horrible decision and could be divisive in the room.

 

[Kriss E]

Gotta say I agree. As obvious it was, I think it was a completely stupid decision to name Weber the Captain right now.

 

[Genesis76]

Why would you say that?

Because Weber was Management's choice from the start.
His reaction to some questions on Tout le monde en parle.

They're also adding value to the Weber Trade by giving Weber the C.

Bottom line this weber-subban trade will haunt for many more years to come.

I personally dont think Weber wants to be here let alone be the captain.

 

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

While i agree there were moments of nonsense in our media history, Weber opened his statement in french and I don't think it was an offensive question to just follow up and ask the guy if he is or if he would like to speak more in french.

Look around in sports in general, especially soccer, coaches have often a couple of months to learn new languages... And they do. Its not an intrusive question for someone that plans to stay here for a few years

Pretty sure Weber didnt "plan" on being here. He's stuck here.