Who will be captain if eichel is traded

[Asymmetric Solution]

I really think it should be Tuch going into next year.

 

[Jim Bob]

Another option would be Tuch

Given his injury, him being new to the team, and I don't know that he has ever really worn a letter at any level over the recent past, I'm not sure he's that guy.

 

[MeenOlViks]

Given his injury, him being new to the team, and I don't know that he has ever really worn a letter at any level over the recent past, I'm not sure he's that guy.

I thought he had a letter at BC, but upon further review I think your correct. Adams had a glowing review of him yesterday mentioning his leadership abilities and intangibles. Instant thought was, Adams is thinking C...

 

[member 334057]

I thought he had a letter at BC, but upon further review I think your correct. Adams had a glowing review of him yesterday mentioning his leadership abilities and intangibles. Instant thought was, Adams is thinking C...

As much as I'd like him to be that guy, I'd hope they would see how things go in the locker room. See who is stepping up and acting like a leader, who are the young guys looking up to etc. Maybe Tuch ends up being that guy, but if he doesn't then don't force it.

 

[sufferer]

Tuch is going to be the poster boy for guys who "want to be here", even more especially since he was a piece in the Eichel deal. I can see him at least getting an "A".

 

[Jim Bob]

I thought he had a letter at BC, but upon further review I think your correct. Adams had a glowing review of him yesterday mentioning his leadership abilities and intangibles. Instant thought was, Adams is thinking C...

I was going off of Tuch's Elite Prospects page. They are pretty good with the letters, usually.

 

[Jim Bob]

As much as I'd like him to be that guy, I'd hope they would see how things go in the locker room. See who is stepping up and acting like a leader, who are the young guys looking up to etc. Maybe Tuch ends up being that guy, but if he doesn't then don't force it.

Definitely put him in the mix for the captain after Okposo.

But right now is too soon for me.

 

[MeenOlViks]

Definitely put him in the mix for the captain after Okposo.

But right now is too soon for me.

I prefer Power or Krebs to step up and take the C by unanimous decision. We're probably a few years out. I think Buffalo goes full Craig Rivet and gives Tuch the C next year. Elder statesman of the young core, local guy/poster boy as others have said.

 

[Jim Bob]

I prefer Power or Krebs to step up and take the C by unanimous decision. We're probably a few years out. I think Buffalo goes full Craig Rivet and gives Tuch the C next year. Elder statesman of the young core, local guy/poster boy as others have said.

The last time Power wore a letter was his last Midget AAA season.

I think the Sabres need to get away from giving really young guys the C. Back in the day, Mark Messier was like 9 or 10 years into his career before he got the C, for instance.

 

[MeenOlViks]

Okposo is one Dahlin away from hitting IR. Love his game this year but I worry about him taking a C and feeling the pressure to stand up for the boys once things get chippy.

 

[Bobby Bottle Service]

I prefer Power or Krebs to step up and take the C by unanimous decision. We're probably a few years out. I think Buffalo goes full Craig Rivet and gives Tuch the C next year. Elder statesman of the young core, local guy/poster boy as others have said.

Full Craig Rivet would be naming Tuch captain today.

I like the plan of letting Tuch finish the season, then if the shoe fits... Great.

Z is a dark horse.

 

[Bobby Bottle Service]

33 points in 66 playoff games. Stud

Does the current Sabres roster have 66 playoff games combined?

 

[Old Navy Goat]

Full Craig Rivet would be naming Tuch captain today.

I like the plan of letting Tuch finish the season, then if the shoe fits... Great.

Z is a dark horse.

Z might not even get resigned

 

[elchud]

Gus and Okie will remain co-captains next year.

Cozens right now is in Mitts territory...thrown into NHL too early. But if it starts clicking and he can handle a top-9 center adequately next year, he may be the next captain.

Unless Krebs outperforms him next season. Then Krebs.

 

[Zach716]

I’d love for Tuch to take on the C role (if he does take on that role in the room of course). Your C doesn’t need to be a talented 21 year old, and it isn’t like Tuch is old himself (25).

My real concern isn’t his personality or attitude, but his injury history. Kinda stinks if your captain is only on the ice part time.

 

[VaporTrail]

Tuch might be a good choice based on his love for the Sabres and his playing style...Come on people Krebs isn't even an NHLer yet and you're trying to make him captain ? Lol

 

[Jim Bob]

I prefer Power or Krebs to step up and take the C by unanimous decision. We're probably a few years out. I think Buffalo goes full Craig Rivet and gives Tuch the C next year. Elder statesman of the young core, local guy/poster boy as others have said.

Elder statesman?

Tuch is 25yo.

 

[MeenOlViks]

Elder statesman?

Tuch is 25yo.

…“Of the young core” yes I would consider him a part of the young core.

 

[Jim Bob]

…“Of the young core” yes I would consider him a part of the young core.

It all depends on who’s house he hangs out at: Okposo’s house or Mitts’ house.

If he hangs out at Okposo’s house, he is not a part of the young core.

I have no problem with Tuch being the captain after they let Okposo run things this year and next year if he’s the guy that shows he’s ready. I just think right now is too soon. He isn’t healthy and hasn’t played a single game for the Sabres.

 

[Krispy]

Girg, he deserves. The only one that has survived ''rebuild'' since day 1.

 

[UnleashRasmus]

Girg, he deserves. The only one that has survived ''rebuild'' since day 1.

Girgensons definitely is a good call. Okposo is the other guy. I think it would only be temporary until Tuch has been here a decent extent of time.

 

[MeenOlViks]

It all depends on who’s house he hangs out at: Okposo’s house or Mitts’ house.

If he hangs out at Okposo’s house, he is not a part of the young core.

I have no problem with Tuch being the captain after they let Okposo run things this year and next year if he’s the guy that shows he’s ready. I just think right now is too soon. He isn’t healthy and hasn’t played a single game for the Sabres.

You seem very argumentative this morning. Is everything ok?

 

[UnleashRasmus]

It all depends on who’s house he hangs out at: Okposo’s house or Mitts’ house.

If he hangs out at Okposo’s house, he is not a part of the young core.

I have no problem with Tuch being the captain after they let Okposo run things this year and next year if he’s the guy that shows he’s ready. I just think right now is too soon. He isn’t healthy and hasn’t played a single game for the Sabres.

I think it's hard to justify giving it to Tuch, when he won't even play a minute for Buffalo until at least January 1st. He's coming off a gruesome shoulder injury. He'll have to earn his place on the team. I think the sensible thing is to make him a third "A". If you name a captain the call is either Girgensons or Okposo. Both are here at least into next season. It's hard to nominalize or give it to anyone else. I'd love to nominate a player like Asplund in the near future for a possible "A" as well.

 

[Jacob582]

Was Tuch alternate in Vegas?

 

[Old Navy Goat]

I think it's hard to justify giving it to Tuch, when he won't even play a minute for Buffalo until at least January 1st. He's coming off a gruesome shoulder injury. He'll have to earn his place on the team. I think the sensible thing is to make him a third "A". If you name a captain the call is either Girgensons or Okposo. Both are here at least into next season. It's hard to nominalize or give it to anyone else. I'd love to nominate a player like Asplund in the near future for a possible "A" as well.

Girgs is an UFA after this season. No one has said give Tuch the C now, play out the year then evaluate the situation but it's probably better giving the 25yo the C vice a 21yo