News Article: Zetterberg to decide future later in July

[DInTheB]

Interesting comments on the captaincy. On the one hand, Abdelkader becoming captain is almost embarrassing when he’s effectively following up 30+ years of Hall of Fame players as captains. Kronwall as well. On the other hand, with the state of the team, do we let it go as simply a sign of the times? No need to mar the legacy of a potential franchise stalwart like Larkin with these down years?

For the record, that’s not to say Abby or Kronwall aren’t good leaders.

Wouldn’t shock me if we give Larkin an A and we just roll with three assistants this season.

Once Kronwall retires, Larkin gets the C.

 

[raymond23]

Yzerman
Lidstrom
Zetterberg
Abdelkader










Seems right

 

[Henkka]

Team should vote the Captain. The guys themselves know it best.

If Larkin is ready and already a leader on the lockerroom, so be it. Just put the pressure straight on him.

 

[TatarTangle]

Yzerman
Lidstrom
Zetterberg
Abdelkader










Seems right

Not that I'm agreeing with Abdlekader taking over captain duty...but do you know of any future HoFers on the current roster to take the reigns? Whoever the next captain is will pale in comparison to those three.

I'm with whoever said just roll all assistants.

 

[Henkka]

What comes to Captain material, Hronek could be future assistant. He was U20 Captain for Czechs. But he'll be years away from it. I could see him as a "leader of europeans".

Next Captains will be Americans, I'm quite sure. If not Larkin, how about Jack Hughes, if we win the lottery?

 

[Shaman464]

I would want them to go the Yzerman angle and give it to Larkin young. Make it clear to him he's going to be the player leading this team and go from there.

 

[Claypool]

Yzerman
Lidstrom
Zetterberg
Abdelkader










Seems right

Detroit has been very lucky the past 30 years. Most teams can't pass their captaincy from one hall of famer to the next. I don't think they'll give it to Abby, though.

 

[Winger98]

on the captain front, if Z goes the LTIR route, the C wouldn't be available for a few years anyway. At least, I can't see them stripping the C from Z under the those circumstances. In a few years, when Z can retire properly, Larkin will be in a much better position to take it.

 

[Henkka]

on the captain front, if Z goes the LTIR route, the C wouldn't be available for a few years anyway. At least, I can't see them stripping the C from Z under the those circumstances. In a few years, when Z can retire properly, Larkin will be in a much better position to take it.

Hmm... this could be possible. Go with multiple A's until Zetterberg officially retires.

 

[jkutswings]

Interesting comments on the captaincy. On the one hand, Abdelkader becoming captain is almost embarrassing when he’s effectively following up 30+ years of Hall of Fame players as captains. Kronwall as well. On the other hand, with the state of the team, do we let it go as simply a sign of the times? No need to mar the legacy of a potential franchise stalwart like Larkin with these down years?

For the record, that’s not to say Abby or Kronwall aren’t good leaders.

Yzerman was named captain at 21 years old, right after a 17-57-6 season. The Wings went on to improve by 38 points that year, and went from missing the playoffs to getting to the Conference Finals.

Now Larkin is no Yzerman, but I wouldn't let the current win/loss record dictate who gets the C and when.

 

[FunkyColdZadina]

I don't see Abby getting the captaincy. No way they'd give it to him only to strip him of it whenever Larkin is "ready." They'd do 3 A's or let Kronwall take it for a year before they do that.

Larkin should probably just get it. He is obviously a core piece for the future and has seemingly been groomed for this. He's the link on the chain that connects the youth movement to come to the glory days of Stevie Y.

 

[jkutswings]

Article by The Hockey Writers, saying it should be a no-brainer to give the C to Larkin:

https://thehockeywriters.com/detroit-red-wings-captain-obvious-choice/

 

[Datsyukian Deke]

Article by The Hockey Writers, saying it should be a no-brainer to give the C to Larkin:

https://thehockeywriters.com/detroit-red-wings-captain-obvious-choice/

So let it be written, so let it be done.

 

[Cyborg Yzerberg]

on the captain front, if Z goes the LTIR route, the C wouldn't be available for a few years anyway. At least, I can't see them stripping the C from Z under the those circumstances. In a few years, when Z can retire properly, Larkin will be in a much better position to take it.

I'm pretty sure when Chris Pronger was forced to be LTIR'd due to his concussions, the Flyers put the C on Claude Giroux not too long later; despite Pronger still being under contract; and this was before they moved his contract to Arizona.

 

[shanman]

larkin is the obvious choice. Hell last year he looked like one of the top leaders anyways. Let him work through the transition and let him lead the next wave.

 

[masta8]

I think Larkin is gonna get it. Get him signed long term and make him our leader for the future!

 

[Konnan511]

So let it be written, so let it be done.

It's not confirmed until HSJ prints it.

 

[Voodoo Glow Skulls]

Team should vote the Captain. The guys themselves know it best.

If Larkin is ready and already a leader on the lockerroom, so be it. Just put the pressure straight on him.

Like the vote idea.

 

[Winger98]

I'm pretty sure when Chris Pronger was forced to be LTIR'd due to his concussions, the Flyers put the C on Claude Giroux not too long later; despite Pronger still being under contract; and this was before they moved his contract to Arizona.

That's Philly, though. Is that a franchise we really want to take our cues from?

I'm not saying we can't take the C from him when he's on LTIR, I'm saying we don't have to and I don't see us doing it. Kronwall, Gator, and Larkin will wear an A, then we can name Larkin captain in a couple of years.

 

[Frk It]

That's Philly, though. Is that a franchise we really want to take our cues from?

I'm not saying we can't take the C from him when he's on LTIR, I'm saying we don't have to and I don't see us doing it. Kronwall, Gator, and Larkin will wear an A, then we can name Larkin captain in a couple of years.

They could go that route... but I think he is a viable option to wear the C now.

I know he is young, but he made more improvements in his +1 season than any prospect I can remember. He had a sophomore slump, and responded by having a big year on a bad team. It seems like every single time this kid hits a wall, he just finds a way to break through it. He is clearly a determined player and has a lot of pride. I would be fine giving him the C, because he is the guy I would point to with anyone we draft and say "do what this guy does."

 

[Richard Moistmaker]

I think once Z retires, Larkin will really thrive and take his leadership to the next level. You can already tell that Larkin loves the responsibility and is eager to take on new challenges. He also holds himself and the team to a very high standard.

 

[raymond23]

I think once Z retires, Larkin will really thrive and take his leadership to the next level. You can already tell that Larkin loves the responsibility and is eager to take on new challenges. He also holds himself and the team to a very high standard.

Now we just need some defenseman to get him the puck...

 

[newfy]

Interesting comments on the captaincy. On the one hand, Abdelkader becoming captain is almost embarrassing when he’s effectively following up 30+ years of Hall of Fame players as captains. Kronwall as well. On the other hand, with the state of the team, do we let it go as simply a sign of the times? No need to mar the legacy of a potential franchise stalwart like Larkin with these down years?

For the record, that’s not to say Abby or Kronwall aren’t good leaders.

Abbys a classic alternate captain. He does a lot of stuff other guys arent willing to do and has a voice in the room but he just isnt good enough for the C. I agree it would be embarrassing if he got the C

Wouldn’t shock me if we give Larkin an A and we just roll with three assistants this season.

Once Kronwall retires, Larkin gets the C.

I dont think I would want the C on Larkin until after this season either. If Z doesnt play. put an A on Larkin, playout the year and then give him the C after that. Make sure he has another good season before putting your eggs in that basket

 

[Hammettf2b]

Team should vote the Captain. The guys themselves know it best.

If Larkin is ready and already a leader on the lockerroom, so be it. Just put the pressure straight on him.

Do you wan't the Swedish Mafia to continue? Because that's how the Swedish Mafia continues

 

[Bench]

Abdelkader should be on the trade block every single deadline. Which is my way of saying I'm not sure I'd make him captain.