Choose your 'C' destiny
by SwisherThresher on Aug 18, 2009 5:18 PM PDT
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Sparked by this bit of news: Marleau Stripped
According to the official SJS site, the Sharks captaincy will be decided at camp - competition will determine who wears the letters for San Jose. Presumably determining factors include attitude, conditioning and level of play.
Read all about the responsibilities and importance of donning the 'C' HERE
Team captains
- Doug Wilson, 1991–93
- Bob Errey, 1993–95
- Jeff Odgers, 1995–96
- Todd Gill, 1996–98
- Owen Nolan, 1998–2003
- Rotating captains for much of 2003–04
- Mike Ricci (first 10 games)
- Vincent Damphousse (next 20 games)
- Alyn McCauley (next 10 games)
- Patrick Marleau, 2004–09
Nov. 24th, 1997: Center Patrick Marleau of the San Jose Sharks in action during a game against the Montreal Canadiens at the Molson Center in Montreal, Canada. The game ended in a 2-2 tie
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Patrick Marleau
Just cause…. I feel like it. As I said before, I am fully qualified to make this decision, therefore the captaincy goes to Patrick Marleau.
-The dude responsible for this mess
Proud member of the "Don't Trade Marleau" Club
by idunno723 on Aug 18, 2009 5:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes, because Ideas From The Tank
Gives you a smashing resume.
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by joe579 on Aug 19, 2009 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
oohh
Somebody’s jealous…
-The dude responsible for this mess
Proud member of the "Don't Trade Marleau" Club
by idunno723 on Aug 19, 2009 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
On the Cal blog they’d say, “Somebody’s bitter!”
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by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 19, 2009 10:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
it’s crazy to remember how young our franchise is. Only 6 people have been captain for any reasonable length of time!
by a10dency2ask on Aug 18, 2009 6:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Danny Boyle
I’m mixed on the whole “C” drama – I think a leader will arise no matter what he has on his sweater. It could be someone like Marleau or some guy from Woosta who’s playing in his first NHL game. I have no idea what goes on in the locker room (sigh) but I hope the captain will be someone who supports his players when they need it, isn’t afraid to tell the truth to his teammates and call them on their shit if need be.
by AfroPuff on Aug 18, 2009 10:00 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Ditto.
I was going to write something intellegent, but I’m glad AfroPuff did it for me. Thanks girl!
by princessminako on Aug 19, 2009 7:51 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
"..." - unknown
Proud member of the "Don't Trade Marleau" Club
by SetoThorMarChooSki on Aug 19, 2009 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
+10
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by Dave Valentine on Aug 20, 2009 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Interesting
It looks like it’s strictly a four horse race between Marleau, Thornton, Pavelski and Boyle as all 50 votes to date have been divvied among the aforementioned quartet.
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by SwisherThresher on Aug 19, 2009 5:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
can someone say why they are voting for thornton?
by a10dency2ask on Aug 19, 2009 6:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
seems kind of obvious
has pretty much been HIS team since he got here. Just seemed like an awkward situation that he wasn’t captain before. although at the same time i wouldnt have any beef with Patty remaining captain, or Boyle or Pav getting it.
by dannyschmanny on Aug 19, 2009 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
and yet...
Thornton hasnt had good experiences having the captaincy nor has he shown the desire to have that mantle (he bolted after the final game of the Anaheim series). I dont blame him, he was disappointed, thats not a character flaw in the slightest, he didnt want to talk to reporters fine, however, a captain MUST talk to the press, especially when something of that magnitude happens. I think thats a big reason why alot of people are clamoring for Boyle…he wanted/did talk to the press following that debacle.
by animadiversion on Aug 19, 2009 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
leader?
Big Joe is a playmaker but that does not make him a leader.
Patty and Boyle, little Joe and even a guy like Mitchell put in the effort and energy that dictates play, but they still aren’t leaders. Nabbie is a ridiculous suggestion because a moody, self absorbed player can be a central part of your team, but not your leader. I don’t think that San Jose has a leader to be captain.
That all said, I think Marleau is the most qualified option available for now.
by Aero72 on Aug 20, 2009 9:24 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well,
Fans picking the Captain is really on bias. We don’t know who’s a good leader or not.
-The dude responsible for this mess
Proud member of the "Don't Trade Marleau" Club
by idunno723 on Aug 19, 2009 10:59 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I voted for Boyle, but whatever the team comes up with is fine by me. It’s a locker room issue in my opinion.
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by Mr. Plank on Aug 19, 2009 9:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
+1
When I defended Patrick Marleau as a captain (saying that <— sounded really cool) I said, “If the team picks the captain, he must be a good one.” Same thing applies now I believe.
-The dude responsible for this mess
Proud member of the "Don't Trade Marleau" Club
by idunno723 on Aug 19, 2009 10:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I voted for Pavs
I’m not sure he’s ready, but for some reason I get the impression that Boyle would be a more of a stop-gap type captain, not a long term leader for the team to help push into the future.
by a10dency2ask on Aug 19, 2009 9:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Good point.
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by Mr. Plank on Aug 19, 2009 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Boyle can lead us now
and in the future – we have him locked up for a while and we can bring up a player like Pavelski a little slower.
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by Teas on Aug 21, 2009 4:40 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Boyle can certainly lead us now
But I’m more worried about the future, he’s 33 already, and not everyone can play very well into their late 30s
by a10dency2ask on Aug 21, 2009 8:41 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So as it stands right now, with 87 total votes:
- 1 vote for ‘Other’
- 1 vote for Clowe
- 11 votes for Thornton
- 14 votes for Marleau
- 22 votes for Pavelski
- 38 votes for Boyle
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by SwisherThresher on Aug 23, 2009 1:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Can I change my vote...
to Obama?
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by That'll Cheech You on Aug 23, 2009 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
only if I can vote sea cumcumber
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by CTGray on Aug 23, 2009 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How about Free Kraut
AN inside joke, (I bet SwisherThresher gets it)
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by adragon on Aug 27, 2009 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let this be the Sharks Redeem Team
Let Marleau earn the C back. I know a lot of people are angry and impatient here, I can admit I’m still pretty pissed about losing to the Ducks in 6 too. But I can’t blame it all on one guy, whether it is Marleau, or Nabokov, or Thornton or whoever. This team is good enough to win and if any tinkering is needed it is only minor.
Maybe this team is mad enough to win now. Maybe big changes for the sake of change aren’t necessary. In any event, lets not forget that Marleau has been a good player, loyal to the team and good to the city. Yzerman and the Wings went through this before they became yearly stanley cup hopefuls, maybe Marleau deserves one more year to see if he is the next Yzerman. Something to consider anyway…
Ozolinsh should have shot the damn puck, and Cheechoo should have hit Korolyuk's pass out of the air... but they'll get there.
by Advocate on Aug 27, 2009 2:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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