LGR4GM Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 Should Gionta relinquish his captaincy to Ryan O'Reilly and become an assistant captain this season? I say yes. Not because I dislike Gionta but because it provides ROR an entire year to learn from Gionta if needed while also being the guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 Gionta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 I personally think it's a terrible idea. You switch the captains if the leadership is broken. The chemistry and leadership on this team seem to be excellent. Why mess with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 Couldn't he learn from Gionta as they are now without being named captain? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 Let the team vote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_sauve28 Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 This organization can't disrespect their captain like that, no way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunkard Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 I think Gionta should keep it until he leaves and then put it up for a vote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHAAAUGHT!!! Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 I don't think it makes sense unless Gionta requests it. Bergevin even cited the loss of Gionta's leadership as a reason they needed to bring in a vet like Weber. https://www.nhl.com/news/canadiens-gm-marc-bergevin-talks-pk-subban-trade/c-281145516 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTS Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 I'd bet anything that ROR wouldn't take it. Gionta is the "C" based on, longevity and success in the league, being a good captain, and being in his home market. ROR will be the "C" after Gio retires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 There is zero possibility that anyone other than Gionta will be the captain this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted July 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 This organization can't disrespect their captain like that, no way! I didn't say the organization takes it away. I said Gionta gives it to ROR because this is ROR team from all accounts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 Gionta can give it to him if he wants but I would never hold it against him if he doesn't, and honestly, it looks better and probably feels better in the room if Gionta plays out the year as captain and then retires or signs somewhere else, and ROR steps into the naturally-produced vacancy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 It's Giontas until he's gone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustache of God Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 The answer, in my mind, is very simple. You absolutely let Gionta retain the captaincy for the last year of his contract. It would be an insult to pass it on right now. Next year, when Gionta retires, you obviously assign the "C" to the obvious candidate, Jimmy Vesey, which you promised him in your sales pitch meeting to woo him here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 The answer, in my mind, is very simple. You absolutely let Gionta retain the captaincy for the last year of his contract. It would be an insult to pass it on right now. Next year, when Gionta retires, you obviously assign the "C" to the obvious candidate, Jimmy Vesey, which you promised him in your sales pitch meeting to woo him here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 It's Gionta's for one more season. Then it's O'Reilly's, with the As going to some combo of Risto, Eichel, and Reinhart. But whatever, everyone knows whose team this is right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwksndmonster Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 It's Gionta's for one more season. Then it's O'Reilly's, with the As going to some combo of Risto, Eichel, and Reinhart. But whatever, everyone knows whose team this is right now. Terry Pegula's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 It's Gionta's for one more season. Then it's O'Reilly's, with the As going to some combo of Risto, Eichel, and Reinhart. But whatever, everyone knows whose team this is right now. I doubt Gorges will lose an A before he leaves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 I doubt Gorges will lose an A before he leaves. Same, but I'm still hoping for a trade :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunkard Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 The answer, in my mind, is very simple. You absolutely let Gionta retain the captaincy for the last year of his contract. It would be an insult to pass it on right now. Next year, when Gionta retires, you obviously assign the "C" to the obvious candidate, Jimmy Vesey, which you promised him in your sales pitch meeting to woo him here. This post is full of win, just like Jimmy "top 6 guaranteed" Vesey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 Taking the C away from Gionta would constitute an excessive use of force. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHLBUFF Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 Once Gio retires I think it should go to Reinhart or Eichel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 Once Gio retires I think it should go to Reinhart or Eichel Once Gio retires I think the Sabres should reassess the team dynamic and give it to whomever they feel is best for the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 I vote to take it away from Giont now. Kidding. I'll echo the sentiment of almost everyone else in the thread by saying its Gionta's for one more year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huckleberry Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 After next Season it will go to Okposo or O'Reilly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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