Prediction time: who's gonna be the captain?

[wjag]

I chose Stafford as my choice for Captain. That way they can trade him.

[Eleven]

Gionta gets the 'C'.

 

Stafford and Moulson get an 'A.'

 

Also, I think Stafford gets an extension.

 

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

[LastPommerFan]

 

 

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

 

Above average second line right wing. You want the team to be competitive, right. Or is this a Meatloaf situation?

[Eleven]

Above average second line right wing. You want the team to be competitive, right. Or is this a Meatloaf situation?

 

I don't know what that means. I do not want Stafford anywhere near this team after March.

[LastPommerFan]

 

 

I don't know what that means. I do not want Stafford anywhere near this team after March.

 

"And I would do anything for love, but I won't do that."

[Sabres Fan in NS]

"And I would do anything for love, but I won't do that."

 

"Let me sleep on it, baby, baby. I'll give you an answer in the morning"

[X. Benedict]

"Let me sleep on it, baby, baby. I'll give you an answer in the morning"

 

I gotta know right now.

[nfreeman]

So...I guess I'm the only one who thinks it'll be Myers, eh?

 

Perhaps I need to reevaluate.

[Grinder]

 

 

Very good point, but I still say they signed him for three years with the intent of making him captain, then passing the torch to Girgensons when he retires.

 

This has been my train of thought since the day Gionta signed here. The perfect bridge to Gus being captain.

[qwksndmonster]

So...I guess I'm the only one who thinks it'll be Myers, eh?

 

Perhaps I need to reevaluate.

I gave it some thought, but I chose Gionta.

 

I did pick Myers for an A, though. He and Girgensons.

[Ghost of Dwight Drane]

So...I guess I'm the only one who thinks it'll be Myers, eh?

 

Perhaps I need to reevaluate.

 

There is a better chance the Sports Shrink will have the training staff fill Myers' Gatorade bottles with colostrum than there is of him getting the captaincy.

 

Did you see the strategic pairing of Nolan and Myers handing out season tickets? You don't think that wasn't to get him locked into a car with him for 4-5 hours to feel him out?

[nfreeman]

There is a better chance the Sports Shrink will have the training staff fill Myers' Gatorade bottles with colostrum than there is of him getting the captaincy.

 

Did you see the strategic pairing of Nolan and Myers handing out season tickets? You don't think that wasn't to get him locked into a car with him for 4-5 hours to feel him out?

 

Interesting. You're probably right about that.

[Ghost of Dwight Drane]

Interesting. You're probably right about that.

 

My guess is that Nolan and TM know he is damaged goods to a point, but there wasn't a high enough return on a trade out there for him because of the contract. They are caught in no-man's land with Myers, so might as well try and work as much magic as you can with him. It all goes back to the "Hug/Kick in the Rear" quote when Nolan first started. He's been handing out nothing but hugs for Myers. You shouldn't have to do that for a guy who is paid to be an All-Star, but it is what it is as this point. My guess is if Risto and Zadorov look ready for full time duty in the top 4 by next year, Myers gets packaged this season with someone for a top 6 young forward.

[nfreeman]

My guess is that Nolan and TM know he is damaged goods to a point, but there wasn't a high enough return on a trade out there for him because of the contract. They are caught in no-man's land with Myers, so might as well try and work as much magic as you can with him. It all goes back to the "Hug/Kick in the Rear" quote when Nolan first started. He's been handing out nothing but hugs for Myers. You shouldn't have to do that for a guy who is paid to be an All-Star, but it is what it is as this point. My guess is if Risto and Zadorov look ready for full time duty in the top 4 by next year, Myers gets packaged this season with someone for a top 6 young forward.

 

I will go ahead and say NFW that Myers is traded this year.

[Hoss]

Nolan just said he'll announce at the end of camp. Originally made it sound like it would be earlier.

[sabills]

If Stafford doesn't get an A I'll eat my hat. Not that I'd choose him, I'd just be very surprised.

[Derrico]

So it's 3 days to the start of the season. Do we know yet?

[LTS]

I think it will be Gionta. He's a "hometown" guy. He was the "C" in an extremely tough hockey market where they don't particular care for non-Francophones leading their teams.

 

I think Gorges gets a letter as well.

 

My final choice was Stafford based on longevity and commitment to the team. I figured it might also help his trade value. :)

 

I debated Moulson and Ennis but they lost to Stafford.

[...]

Gionta gets the C. Myers and Moulson get A's.

[dudacek]

I'm glad they are putting some of the onus of leadership on Myers.

Time for him to be a man.

[spndnchz]

Nolan said by the end of day Tuesday he'll name captains.

[dudacek]

Gionta gets the C. Myers and Moulson get A's.

Nolan said by the end of day Tuesday he'll name captains.

 

So Sizzle's was a prediction, not news. My mistake.

[nfreeman]

Gionta gets the C. Myers and Moulson get A's.

I'm glad they are putting some of the onus of leadership on Myers.

Time for him to be a man.

So Sizzle's was a prediction, not news. My mistake.

 

I hope Sizzle and dudacek use this rebuild as an opportunity to raise their games. Time to show up like leaders.

[...]

Hey, man, I was in the shower when all of that happened.

[dudacek]

Seems like I need some top six minutes over on the Amerks board.