With McClement gone, Who takes over the Alternate Captaincy

[LastWordArmy]

Our Leafs writer took a look at some of the candidates and the pros and cons for each one.

http://lastwordonsports.com/2014/07/14/candidates-leafs-alternate-captaincy/

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[BonMorrison]

I feel like Robidas and van Riemsdyk are the only two candidates.

That said, I wouldn't mind seeing Komarov with it either.

 

[paulster2626]

David Clarkson.

 

[Maple Leaf]

#88: Nylander

 

[A1LeafNation]

C = Phaneuf
A's = Rotation

 

[Babscocks]

Probably Robidas, wouldn't mind Phil getting it based on his on ice play alone and the fact he's entering his 6th year as a Leaf but mehh

 

[Pholus]

I feel like Robidas and van Riemsdyk are the only two candidates.

That said, I wouldn't mind seeing Komarov with it either.

Agreed, I feel like it will be one of these 3 guys who ends up with it.

 

[ACC1224]

Bozak for sure.

Never understood why this is so important to some.

 

[Commander Clueless]

Clarkson. Dion leads vocally, Clarkson leads by example.


Or Big Phil.

 

[BonMorrison]

Clarkson. Dion leads vocally, Clarkson leads by example.


Or Big Phil.

 

[AINEC*]

Clarkson leads by example.

You're right about that... unfortunately.

 

[ark]

Clarkson, the guardian of all water bottles.

 

[Cor]

It will be Kessel. He always wore one when Lupul or McClement were out of the lineup.

 

[BonMorrison]

It will be Kessel. He always wore one when Lupul or McClement were out of the lineup.

I'm pretty sure Gunnarsson wore the A when they were out last season. Last time Kessel wore the A was in brief periods in the 11/12 and 12/13 season.

 

[Commander Clueless]

The funniest part about that is where it says "he scores".

You're right about that... unfortunately.

Hey, the kids need someone to look up to. Why not Clarkson?




...man I really hope he somehow becomes useful for us...

 

[maketrades]

It will be Kessel. He always wore one when Lupul or McClement were out of the lineup.

I hope so, they need to force him to come out of his bubble and man up.

 

[Joey Hoser]

I hope so, they need to force him to come out of his bubble and man up.

Letters go on players who display leadership. Its a recognition, not a responsibility.

 

[The Winter Soldier]

I predict Tyler Bozak or Phil Kessel.

 

[Mess]

No shortage of natural born leaders on the Leafs to hand out "A"s to.

I wouldn't know where to start.

 

[Commander Clueless]

I predict Tyler Bozak or Phil Kessel.

Tongue in cheek commentary aside, I agree with this.

I'm guessing Bozak.

However, knowing the Leafs, I wouldn't be surprised to see Robidas carry an "A".

 

[The Winter Soldier]

No shortage of natural born leaders on the Leafs to hand out "A"s to.

I wouldn't know where to start.

I want to see Phil take the next step as a leader of this team, this is basically his team, so I think he is one of the favourites. Bozak is very respected by his teammates, he is always well spoken after games, defending his teammates or coming out after a loss, a stand up guy. It wouldn't surprise me if he is picked either.

 

[The Winter Soldier]

Tongue in cheek commentary aside, I agree with this.

I'm guessing Bozak.

However, knowing the Leafs, I wouldn't be surprised to see Robidas carry an "A".

I know, can't wait for the onslaught.

 

[Cor]

I'm pretty sure Gunnarsson wore the A when they were out last season. Last time Kessel wore the A was in brief periods in the 11/12 and 12/13 season.

Kessel wore one last season, I know Gunnar did at one point as well, but so did Kessel

 

[topched]

I would give it to Phil.

Fully knowing that the "A" could help Phil's development more than it helps the team

 

[hockeyes]

JVR seems like a good candidate.