Who is the Next Captain? (When we name one, not necessarily right now)

[EdJovanovski]

I feel like as soon as we won the draft lottery the idea of Mika is dead
Edit: It should be obvious but I'm NOT asking who's captain if we name one right now. I'm asking who do you think is the NEXT captain, could be 1 or 2 years from now that we name a captain.

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[Chytilmania]

Roll with the A's for another year then give it to Laf. Once the Rangers announce him as captain, Messier tells him to take number 11.

 

[Oscar Lindberg]

They won't name a captain, will continue with the A's

think Mika would thrive better as an alternate, and frankly Kreider doesn't deserve it

 

[broadwayblue]

Roll with the A's for another year then give it to Laf. Once the Rangers announce him as captain, Messier tells him to take number 11.

Doubtful he's going to change his number imo.

 

[Kupo]

Laf lol?

 

[pld459666]

Mika is the next Captain

Why add that burden to AL.

 

[LGRDunDunDunDunDa]

Doubtful he's going to change his number imo.

What number is he going to wear?

 

[Irishguy42]

Kid hasn't skated a second of pro hockey and he's already being penned in as captain for his sophomore season.

Absolute joke. That NY Post interview really got some folks...hook, line, and sinker.

 

[broadwayblue]

What number is he going to wear?

We don't know yet. My point is whatever number he picks, I don't see him changing to a different one a year later.

 

[Sayba]

Jack Eichel? I vote Kreider of the group.

 

[broadwayblue]

Kid hasn't skated a second of pro hockey and he's already being penned in as captain for his sophomore season.

Absolute joke. That NY Post interview really got some folks...hook, line, and sinker.

Crazy that the first overall pick could be named C in his sophomore season!

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

It goes beyond the post article lol.

Guys like Toews and Landeskog got the C in their sophomore seasons. Didn't hinder their games at all. Some guys are just meant for the role.

 

[LokiDog]

It goes beyond the post article lol.

Guys like Toews and Landeskog got the C in their sophomore seasons. Didn't hinder their games at all. Some guys are just meant for the role.

Basically this. Some guys just have that “it”. Mika and Kreids are great As but they don’t really have “it”. Obviously, Laf has to come in and have a solid rookie season first, but he certainly seems to have “it” personality wise.

 

[will1066]

This is C of the New York Rangers. NYC. The Big Apple. Huge pressure. Atop already huge expectations to produce.

With great power comes great responsibility.

 

[Irishguy42]

Will Laf end up as long-term captain at some point? Yes, chances are pretty likely.

But let's not crown the king before he steps into the locker room, let alone onto the ice, okay?

 

[EdJovanovski]

Will Laf end up as long-term captain at some point? Yes, chances are pretty likely.

But let's not crown the king before he steps into the locker room, let alone onto the ice, okay?

Yea I'm def not advocating naming him captain before he's played an NHL game lol. I just think he now roll with A's for a year and give him C his sophomore season. I'm not just saying this because of his skill, I never would've thought of naming Kakko captain. Laf's personality is tailor made for captain

 

[Lion Hound]

The organizations hesitance to name a captain is pretty telling that there just isn't a player who exemplifies the leadership both on the ice and on the room. Zinabejad is an fantastic hockey player, and one of my fav players... But has he truly emerged as a leader worthy of the C? Cant wait to watch LaFreniere develop but he's got a long way to go before he's likely to have a letter on his sweater.

I don't think i can answer the poll cause im not sure they have the guy.

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

Kreider AINEC

 

[YoSoyLalo]

Laf next year

 

[EdJovanovski]

The organizations hesitance to name a captain is pretty telling that there just isn't a player who exemplifies the leadership both on the ice and on the room. Zinabejad is an fantastic hockey player, and one of my fav players... But has he truly emerged as a leader worthy of the C? Cant wait to watch LaFreniere develop but he's got a long way to go before he's likely to have a letter on his sweater.

I don't think i can answer the poll cause im not sure they have the guy.

If you watch any interviews of Laf he exemplifies everything a captain should be, he's also someone who plays with an edge which can't be said of Zibanejad. Zibanejad has basically the opposite personality, he's a guy who doesn't seem to live & breathe hockey like the Laf's, the McDavids, the MacKinnon's of the world do

 

[JT Kreider]

Change my mind: that C has been nothing but a huge curse since Messier left the first time around

 

[Kords]

If they were even gonna name a Captain this year, winning the lotto is gonna give them pause. There's no way they don't WANT to name Laf the Captain for marketing reasons alone, but unless he has a monster season I don't see it happening. Kreider seems like the easy choice for now, but sooner or later it will be Alexis.

 

[LokiDog]

Landeskog had 52 points as a rookie before getting the C. Toews had 54 (in less games) before getting the C. If Lafreniere has a 50+ point season, he certainly is in conversation next off season. I think they’ll roll As for one more season.

 

[TominNC]

No one. Not necessary

 

[Edge]

Lafreniere, but obviously not right now.

I think they stick with the "A" system for a year or two longer.