Player Discussion Who should be next Rangers Captain?

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Well there we have it folks, Hayes has a beard, he should be captain.

That's the most sane thing he's said all year

 

[Riche16]

Quinn said Captains emerge... I guess we will have to wait and see no?

 

[ColonialsHockey10]

Nobody. Our “veterans” are a terrible group of leaders. They sucked even before we cleaned house. Kevin Hayes...seriously?

I know it’s “against the grain”, but wait for the young guys to develop.

 

[Roo Returns]

Tyler Seguin

 

[Kupo]

Kevin mother****ing Purple Hayes

He’ll he lucky to be on the roster past the New Year, imo.

If NY had any intentions of giving him the captaincy, I think they would have committed themselves with a longer contract than 12 months.

 

[Kakko Schmakko]

Quinn said Captains emerge... I guess we will have to wait and see no?

to him, we on the other hand have seen most of these guys and can form our opinions.

 

[Kakko Schmakko]

Kevin mother****ing Purple Hayes

He’ll he lucky to be on the roster past the New Year, imo.

If NY had any intentions of giving him the captaincy, I think they would have committed themselves with a longer contact than 12 months.

you don't think giving him a captaincy would increase his trade value?

 

[Kupo]

you don't think giving him a captaincy would increase his trade value?

No it wouldn’t.

It would just make our entire organization look stupid.

 

[Kakko Schmakko]

No it wouldn’t.

It would just make our entire organization look stupid.

or genius if we make the playoffs or trade Hayes for a huge return.

 

[Leetch3]

to him, we on the other hand have seen most of these guys and can form our opinions.

unless you are actually in the lockerroom or on the bench to see the things that are most important than alot of those opinion based on assumptions

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

to him, we on the other hand have seen most of these guys and can form our opinions.

But what makes a good captain isn't something you see on TV watching games.

 

[Edge]

I'd wait to see who is still here for the long haul, and who steps up as part of a new identity for the team.

 

[Machinehead]

Zibanejad just for the reaction on here

 

[Irishguy42]

Zibanejad just for the reaction on here

DJ El Capitano

 

[Edge]

Not going to lie, it’s really hard to imagine some of these guys as captain.

If I didn’t know better, there were times I felt that Andersson came off as older than some of them in interviews and stories.

 

[Webster]

I don't want Zuccarello to be our captain, because I want us to trade him at the deadline. Not because I don't like him, I love Zucc. But he's a rental at the deadline with great value. It just makes sense for us to trade him in February.

Tell me something. If you ignore the trade option for a while, do you think Zucc would be a good captain for this team? Or is there something else you don't like about him? Let me guess...shoot the puck more ;-)

Be honest, criticism can make one better.

I like this place anyway, good to see so many people interested in hockey, and I guess some of you are also on the ice. That's great, stay active and take care of your health, don't sit in front of a computer all day long.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Tell me something. If you ignore the trade option for a while, do you think Zucc would be a good captain for this team? Or is there something else you don't like about him? Let me guess...shoot the puck more ;-)

Be honest, criticism can make one better.

I like this place anyway, good to see so many people interested in hockey, and I guess some of you are also on the ice. That's great, stay active and take care of your health, don't sit in front of a computer all day long.

I like Zuccarello. Always have. If he stays, he's the right option to captain our team from what I've read from player interviews. The only reason I don't want him to be the captain is because I still expect him to be traded at the deadline. With the position we are in, I just don't see the need for Zuccarello, considering what he might be worth at the deadline. By the time we are contending, he's 34. What would be better for the Rangers?

 

[Webster]

I like Zuccarello. Always have. If he stays, he's the right option to captain our team from what I've read from player interviews. The only reason I don't want him to be the captain is because I still expect him to be traded at the deadline. With the position we are in, I just don't see the need for Zuccarello, considering what he might be worth at the deadline. By the time we are contending, he's 34. What would be better for the Rangers?

Thanks for your thoughts, I understand your point. Personally I don't think it's smart to get too young and inexperienced if this rebuild is going to be a success, specially when even the coaching staff is kind of green. But both views are valid.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Thanks for your thoughts, I understand your point. Personally I don't think it's smart to get too young and inexperienced if this rebuild is going to be a success, specially when even the coaching staff is kind of green. But both views are valid.

We still have Spooner, Fast, Namestnikov, Kreider, Zibanejad. It's not as if Zuccarello is the only person who brings that experience we need for the young kids. The thing is, that these players aren't in the same position as Zuccarello (and Hayes).

Namestnikov: Signed for 2 years
Spooner: Signed for 2 years
Fast: Signed for 3 years
Kreider: Signed for 2 years
Zibanejad: Signed for 4 years

I completely understand why you want Zuccarello to stay. You are definitely his biggest, or at least most obvious, fan. But when you look at the team and the position we are in, it certainly makes sense to trade Zuccarello at the deadline.

 

[haohmaru]

We still have Spooner, Fast, Namestnikov, Kreider, Zibanejad. It's not as if Zuccarello is the only person who brings that experience we need for the young kids. The thing is, that these players aren't in the same position as Zuccarello (and Hayes).

Namestnikov: Signed for 2 years
Spooner: Signed for 2 years
Fast: Signed for 3 years
Kreider: Signed for 2 years
Zibanejad: Signed for 4 years

I completely understand why you want Zuccarello to stay. You are definitely his biggest, or at least most obvious, fan. But when you look at the team and the position we are in, it certainly makes sense to trade Zuccarello at the deadline.

Fast is the only guy in that group that plays the same way every game. Spooner and Namestnikov are Ranger 'noobs and I'm not sure about what leadership they bring. Kreider has shown that he can be that guy but not consistently. Zibanejd, IMHO, isn't even a letter guy much less a "C" guy.

Hayes, at this point and with that contract, is a guy I move.

I'm less looking at Zuccarello as a points scoring leader and more as a lead by example guy. I have no problem holding onto him and making him the Captain. I think it would be good for the younger guys and for the team. You have to have some vets that aren't just taking up space and actually lead by example and have ability.

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

Not this season, but maybe next Kreider should get the C. Of course i'd love Zucc to have it, but he's more of an A in my opinion, plus he's probably getting traded

 

[charliemurphy]

No captains until this next crop comes up and one emerges. Gut says Andersson down the road...
besides it’s been Lundqvists team for years.

 

[bigdog16]

All in on Chris Krieder. Smart guy, handles himself well in front of a camera, and making him Captain checks the "leadership" box and will inflate his value when it's time to deal him to the highest bidder at next year's trade deadline if we aren't yet in compete mode.

I disagree with that. Kreider is a super weird dude. And i dont think naming him captain for 5 months will inflate his value whatsoever. Hasnt shown any sort of captain-like material on the ice whatsoever, lacks consistency, and not really a player anyone leans on. Hes ok in front of the media and thats about it.

 

[Doctyl]

overrated role and we all know the real leader is Hank. f*** it, who cares

 

[aufheben]

DeAngelo