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

[Saundies]

LORD BYRON GETS AN "A"!!!!!!!!

He truly is a Lord now.

 

[26Mats]

I would have gone with 3 assistants. But if there is going to be a captain, weber's the best choice

 

[MXD]

Makes sense. Is there a 3rd A?

I actually expected 3A's, with Danault being the other.

 

[Habs Halifax]

Hope he talks a lot more then cause we will need it.

Good point. Maybe he turns a blind eye at some things and picks his timing right. I do think the players will respect and listen to him more than Patch or Gionta.

 

[Schwang]

Obvious choice. Good choice.

 

[habsgirl5000]

[MOD]

why name a captain that will be gone half the season?.....why not just wait

 

[Saundies]

Makes sense. Is there a 3rd A?

I actually expected 3A's, with Danault being the other.

I actually like going with 2. 3 to me always felt like they were diluting it/weren't sure who to definitively pick.

 

[DramaticGloveSave]

Makes sense. Is there a 3rd A?

I actually expected 3A's, with Danault being the other.

Ya I thought Danault would get an "A" not only is he deserving, but the french factor.

 

[NORiculous]

I'm on the fence. I just don't see the need to name a C this fast. Probably a good move but what this means is they definitely don't want to trade Weber in the near futur.

The team needs good leadership for the kids, which Weber brings hands down, but he is a fine asset that could have brought back something very nice for a rebuild.

 

[Shad]

I wanted Gally to get it but Weber makes sense

 

[Tabarouette]

Ya I thought Danault would get an "A" not only is he deserving, but the french factor.

Byron speaks french

 

[Rosso Scuderia]

I like the choice. He played with the pressure of being the captain before.

 

[De Montreal]

Plekanec not getting a A... I am starting to think the team dont believe he will be on the ice every game

 

[Habs Halifax]

[MOD]

why name a captain that will be gone half the season?.....why not just wait

Bergevin and Julien got tired of being ask the question

 

[Habs Halifax]

Plekanec not getting a A... I am starting to think the team dont believe he will be on the ice every game

I think Pleky is a true Habs. I think he wants to mentor our youth and get whatever playing time he can get. Maybe they avoid back to back games with him

 

[admiralcadillac]

Ya I thought Danault would get an "A" not only is he deserving, but the french factor.

Oh my god can it stop already

 

[scrubadam]

countdown till he is traded, 3 2 1....

Becoming the captain is almost the kiss of death LOL. At least Gionta managed to make it through without being traded.

Maybe someone could come up with a list of Habs captains that were traded during their captaincy???

 

[sampollock]

good choice, commands leadership, and will run the room

 

[The Great Weal]

I personally would have gone without a captain, but Weber is the right choice

 

[Kobe Armstrong]

Maybe there will be a 3rd A that rotates between players like we had last season.

 

[MXD]

I actually like going with 2. 3 to me always felt like they were diluting it/weren't sure who to definitively pick.

I woud normally say so myself, but with Weber missing a few months, well...

Plekanec not getting a A... I am starting to think the team dont believe he will be on the ice every game

Well, the team won't put him on the ice every game, so hopefully they don't believe he'll be on the ice every game

 

[Milhouse40]

Ya I thought Danault would get an "A" not only is he deserving, but the french factor.

???? You're joking right?

Danault who barely played 3 seasons in the NHL deserve it?
Anyway, how long before Danault gets traded....Kotkaniemi, Suzuki, Poehling....2 years max?

 

[justafan22]

I personally would have gone without a captain, but Weber is the right choice

What this means is that Weber is retiring a hab

 

[WeThreeKings]

Should have went with assistants and explored trading Weber before it becomes apparent to everyone that his injuries/age/wear and tear have caught up to him.

 

[Uncle Gary]

At least he is a real leader.