WildCard Posted December 2, 2016 Report Share Posted December 2, 2016 Well we've all seen the emotional and performance high Eichel brings to this team now. Suffice to say I think it's pretty evident who's team this is, and who's the captain next season. I mean, it's gotta be Des, right? On a serious note though, thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted December 2, 2016 Report Share Posted December 2, 2016 I've 100% been on the ROR bandwagon. Watching the team the last two games now... I'm not sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted December 2, 2016 Report Share Posted December 2, 2016 I've 100% been on the ROR bandwagon. Watching the team the last two games now... I'm not sure. Same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted December 2, 2016 Report Share Posted December 2, 2016 And how exactly does that transition take place? Is ROR going to be down with it? Eleven surely heard Lindy talk about the effect of losing his captaincy in Buffalo, and that's why he was very sensitive about the C when he was coach. From a practical point of view, what's the difference who wears it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted December 2, 2016 Report Share Posted December 2, 2016 And how exactly does that transition take place? Is ROR going to be down with it? Eleven surely heard Lindy talk about the effect of losing his captaincy in Buffalo, and that's why he was very sensitive about the C when he was coach. From a practical point of view, what's the difference who wears it? ROR isn't losing anything, is he? I'm still in favor of the old method of having the team vote anyway, BTW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted December 2, 2016 Report Share Posted December 2, 2016 (edited) Serious question: why do fans care so much about who wears the "C" in hockey? Not sure if the players care that much. Doesn't appear to be as big a big deal in other sports. Edited December 2, 2016 by dudacek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted December 2, 2016 Report Share Posted December 2, 2016 ROR isn't losing anything, is he? I'm still in favor of the old method of having the team vote anyway, BTW. Full disclosure: I momentarily thought ROR was the captain. I will slink away now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted December 2, 2016 Report Share Posted December 2, 2016 Established: ROR isn't losing anything, but PA might be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjd1001 Posted December 2, 2016 Report Share Posted December 2, 2016 Serious question: why do fans care so much about who wears the "C" in hockey? Not sure if the players care that much. Doesn't appear to be as big a big deal in other sports. I agree with you. I don't know WHY the captain is more important in hockey than it is in other sports....but it seesm that is the case with the players even. Its probably related to the tradition of the sport. To me the mark of a good team with 'leadership' is the one that DOESN'T have a true captain...but one where the players in the room do what is needed and say what is needed...despite who has a letter on their jersey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huckleberry Posted December 2, 2016 Report Share Posted December 2, 2016 Well we've all seen the emotional and performance high Eichel brings to this team now. Suffice to say I think it's pretty evident who's team this is, and who's the captain next season. I mean, it's gotta be Des, right? On a serious note though, thoughts? The emotion he showed really worked up the crowd as well, I bet he has been frustrated seeing his team play the 21st games without him and level they were at. And now the bruins come to town, he will eat them up. I think he loves the sabres, is very happy to be here and wants to be in the playoffs this year. Also all the Matthews vs McDavid hype probably irked him a bit as well. Its like he wants to say, don't forget about me you wankers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted December 2, 2016 Report Share Posted December 2, 2016 @ the OP. I feel precisely the same way. ROR just screamed captain material from the outset. And still does. But the way in which Eichel has lifted the entire team - that really says something. I think I'm good either way. The guy needs a letter, though, ASAP. Also: Great thread, but belongs in the Jack megathread. (Sorry - I cannot help myself.) The emotion he showed really worked up the crowd as well, Also all the Matthews vs McDavid hype probably irked him a bit as well. Its like he wants to say, don't forget about me you wankers. Agreed. He's only human, of course. I think he wants to show that he is the best, or at least right there among them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubkev Posted December 2, 2016 Report Share Posted December 2, 2016 Serious question: why do fans care so much about who wears the "C" in hockey? Not sure if the players care that much. Doesn't appear to be as big a big deal in other sports. Because in football there are like 20 of them, in baseball and basketball, there aren't captains, and in soccer, no one cares. Hockey has the C, A, A structure. It's easily identifiable for fans to care about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted December 2, 2016 Report Share Posted December 2, 2016 Because in football there are like 20 of them, in baseball and basketball, there aren't captains, and in soccer, no one cares. Hockey has the C, A, A structure. It's easily identifiable for fans to care about. Some baseball teams have captains and all soccer teams do--and they absolutely care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted December 2, 2016 Report Share Posted December 2, 2016 Still see this as O'Reilly's team for now & don't see a reason to force the 'C' on Eichel. That said, let the players decide who gets what. And if Gionta is back next year, he should be in the mix as well out of deference. But it would be good to see Gionta willfully pass it on to one of the other 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted December 2, 2016 Report Share Posted December 2, 2016 Because in football there are like 20 of them, in baseball and basketball, there aren't captains, and in soccer, no one cares. Hockey has the C, A, A structure. It's easily identifiable for fans to care about. But it's true root and reason is for the officials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huckleberry Posted December 2, 2016 Report Share Posted December 2, 2016 (edited) Some baseball teams have captains and all soccer teams do--and they absolutely care. Oh yeah, captain is very much needed for moral , getting the guys going and being the first reference point for a referee on the field to talk to. Edited December 2, 2016 by Huckleberry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted December 2, 2016 Report Share Posted December 2, 2016 don't see a reason to force the 'C' on Eichel. the only force that would need to be exerted, imo, would be the one needed to keep it away from Eichel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radar Posted December 2, 2016 Report Share Posted December 2, 2016 Same. I would rather Jack just worry about the game at this point . He is young and has one year professionally. ROR has more experience and a bit older. He has what appears to have all the qualifications. The most talented player on the ice doesn't have to be captain. O'Rielly has one of the best overall games in hockey in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted December 2, 2016 Report Share Posted December 2, 2016 (edited) I really don't think who wears letters matters because leaders lead...but I find myself unreasonably interested in who is going to wear the letters going forward. I can't help it. I love our new core and want to trot them out front and center to the rest of league saying "These are our guys. Who you got?" It's dumb and inconsequential, but I don't care, it's fun. Starting next year, regardless of whether Gionta and/or Gorges return, my letters would go to O'Reilly, Eichel, and Ristolainen. I'd still probably lean towards O'Reilly with the C, but there's at least (yea, that's right) 59 games left to get me to change my mind. Edited December 2, 2016 by TrueBlueGED Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted December 2, 2016 Report Share Posted December 2, 2016 Classic NHL Rule Book Mumbo Jumbo: Only the Captain, when invited to do so by the Referee, shall havethe privilege of discussing any point relating to the interpretation ofrules. ...A complaint about a penalty is NOT a matter “relating to theinterpretation of the rules” and a minor penalty shall be imposedagainst any Captain, Alternate Captain or any other player makingsuch a complaint. Also, it's alternate, not assistant captain, and there can be two alternates, three if no one is wearing the C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted December 2, 2016 Report Share Posted December 2, 2016 Starting next year, regardless of whether Gionta and/or Gorges return, my letters would go to O'Reilly, Eichel, and Ristolainen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted December 2, 2016 Report Share Posted December 2, 2016 ROR should be captain. Eich and Risto with the A on their jerseys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GASabresIUFAN Posted December 2, 2016 Report Share Posted December 2, 2016 Captain Jack ..... Has a nice ring to it. Sounds like a song. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stenbaro Posted December 2, 2016 Report Share Posted December 2, 2016 At some point in the next 3 yrs Eichel is going to be the captain. You risk losing O'Reilly by giving him the C next year when Eichel is given it sooner rather than later. I hated it back then with the alternating C's with Drury and Brierre but it might not be the worst idea up and coming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJFIVEOH Posted December 2, 2016 Report Share Posted December 2, 2016 He's too young, give it to O'Reilly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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