Guest Lebda4Pres Report post Posted July 9, 2007 thoughts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OsGOD 3 Report post Posted July 9, 2007 thoughts As a captain of an NHL team.. I say a pre-emptive... Welcome to the Wings in a few years! Right after we get Yashin wrapped up... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lebda4Pres Report post Posted July 9, 2007 Captain Bill Guerin The Islanders have just announced that Bill Guerin is their new captain...Absolutey wonderful move by Isles Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeeRYCE 2 Report post Posted July 9, 2007 Should have gave it to Witt, IMO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted July 9, 2007 Mike Sillinger is captain material. Guerin , umm , no. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest jaytan Report post Posted July 9, 2007 Didn't he get into trouble when he first went to Dallas for beating up some rookie or something? I can't remember any details. Anyway, he's a great leader. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayUp88 1 Report post Posted July 9, 2007 He is a good guy and would make a good captain but not right away Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FinWing 26 Report post Posted July 9, 2007 With all these changes, I see Islanders being a mess to start the season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WingNut 25 5 Report post Posted July 9, 2007 I'm very surprised by that but I also wouldn't be shocked if Garth Snow told him he'd make him captain if he signed there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeeRYCE 2 Report post Posted July 9, 2007 (edited) Mike Sillinger is captain material. Guerin , umm , no. Sillinger is a good captain, but it's too risky seeing as he'll probably go to his 100,000th team before the season is over. Edited July 9, 2007 by BeeRYCE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FinWing 26 Report post Posted July 9, 2007 Sillinger is a good captain, but it's too risky seeing as he'll probably go to his 100,000th team before the season is over. Maybe he'll come full circle and end up in Detroit... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted July 9, 2007 Maybe he'll come full circle and end up in Detroit... 50+ points , 15 or so goals. Would be a welcome addition. I mean , if were bringing Drake back , why not Silly? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FinWing 26 Report post Posted July 9, 2007 50+ points , 15 or so goals. Would be a welcome addition. I mean , if were bringing Drake back , why not Silly? Exactly what I was thinking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted July 9, 2007 It's about time he's been named Captain. I mean the guy has been a part of the team for 4 whole days now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted July 9, 2007 I am not a big fan of doing this, the B's did it with Chara. I just don't see how a guy who has been with the team, as NFM #25 points out, for four whole days. Bad move. This is bound to piss a guy off who had to wear the A behind Yashin, or a guy who has been with the team and is a leader in the locker room, and then gets overlooked for Bill Guerin. I think you should have to prove yourself to be a leader on the team for at least one year before you just hand them the C. This really makes being named the captain a lot less meaningful. Guys like Yzerman, Modano (who got stripped of the C recently), deserve to wear the C. They embody what it means to be the captain. It is funny the league has made a distinct effort with the Messier award to reward leadership, and Teams like the isles and the Bruins throw around the C like it is a rag doll. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayUp88 1 Report post Posted July 9, 2007 I am not a big fan of doing this, the B's did it with Chara. I just don't see how a guy who has been with the team, as NFM #25 points out, for four whole days. Bad move. This is bound to piss a guy off who had to wear the A behind Yashin, or a guy who has been with the team and is a leader in the locker room, and then gets overlooked for Bill Guerin. I think you should have to prove yourself to be a leader on the team for at least one year before you just hand them the C. This really makes being named the captain a lot less meaningful. Guys like Yzerman, Modano (who got stripped of the C recently), deserve to wear the C. They embody what it means to be the captain. It is funny the league has made a distinct effort with the Messier award to reward leadership, and Teams like the isles and the Bruins throw around the C like it is a rag doll. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest jaytan Report post Posted July 9, 2007 Not every team is lucky enough to have had a guy like Yzerman in their organization. We're a little spoiled with this whole captain thing. But I still think Guerin's a dick and if he plays for the Isles anything like he did for the Sharks in the playoffs this year.... Well, what else do I need to say? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted July 9, 2007 Not every team is lucky enough to have had a guy like Yzerman in their organization. We're a little spoiled with this whole captain thing. But I still think Guerin's a dick and if he plays for the Isles anything like he did for the Sharks in the playoffs this year.... Well, what else do I need to say? While its true that not every team in the NHL has had a guy like Yzerman in their organization, it still doesn't warrant making the captaincy out to be a joke. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest jaytan Report post Posted July 9, 2007 You have to give it to somebody. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bluedevils_13 0 Report post Posted July 9, 2007 Now we can look for the Avs to retire Smyth's jersey in a couple years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted July 9, 2007 You have to give it to somebody. Solid rationale. :nonono: Now we can look for the Avs to retire Smyth's jersey in a couple years. Are you sure you're in the right thread? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Legionnaire11 0 Report post Posted July 9, 2007 worked for the Ducks, didn't they give Niedermayer the C upon signing with them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted July 9, 2007 worked for the Ducks, didn't they give Niedermayer the C upon signing with them? I doubt that's the reason they won the cup. Sidenote: There's a pretty big difference between Guerin and Niedermayer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
interminded 1 Report post Posted July 9, 2007 I doubt that's the reason they won the cup. Sidenote: There's a pretty big difference between Guerin and Niedermayer. Yep, Niedermayer has won almost every trophy there's to win for a hockeyplayer and Guerin... eh... well, didn't. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superstarsingh 23 Report post Posted July 9, 2007 It's about time he's been named Captain. I mean the guy has been a part of the team for 4 whole days now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
