Gnredwing 10 Report post Posted November 14, 2009 Say after this season Lidstrom and Draper decide to retire, who do you think will become the new captain and who will be the two assistant captains? I would say Zetterberg would be captain, with Datsyuk and Kronwall as the assistants. What are your opinions?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z and D for the C 712 Report post Posted November 14, 2009 (edited) Filppula was wearing the A in the pre-season, I'd except him to at least be in a rotation. (Rotation of assistant captains, Z with the obvious captaincy) Edited November 14, 2009 by Z and D for the C Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjm502 165 Report post Posted November 14, 2009 We do not have any good "leader" figures on our team besides those two right now, but I could see Cleary or Kronner getting it. Most people seem to think Zetterberg will replace Lids, so im not sure on that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red2k 0 Report post Posted November 14, 2009 C - Zetterberg A - Datsyuk A - Kronwall/Franzen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shoe 165 Report post Posted November 14, 2009 I think Zeterberg but I wonder if they would have rotating captains like Buffalo did with Drury and Briere but Zeterberg and Datsyuk? probably not but a thought Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seeinred 1,488 Report post Posted November 14, 2009 ^^^^ I don't see the Wings rotating the C. It seems too unstable to me. The leader should be the leader. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjm502 165 Report post Posted November 14, 2009 (edited) I think Zeterberg but I wonder if they would have rotating captains like Buffalo did with Drury and Briere but Zeterberg and Datsyuk? probably not but a thought Datsyuk can barely speak English, and Z is not a leader figure. Cleary has proven he can lead , and Kronner is going to be our best d-man when Lids retires. Kronwall has also proved he likes to take control, when the Wings were in Sweden he took control of the situation and very happily served as the "guide". Edited November 14, 2009 by cjm502 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyphoenix 153 Report post Posted November 14, 2009 I see Zetterberg being the Captain after Lidstrom, with Datsyuk and possibly Filppula wearing the A. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DatsZ 0 Report post Posted November 14, 2009 Zetterberg would be captain for 2 reasons. That 12 year contract, and he is a better communicator. Datsyuk and Franzen will be assistants. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooon 1,089 Report post Posted November 14, 2009 meech no but really... Thats an interesting question. Firstly, I do not think Lidstrom will retire after this season (hope not). Otherwise i think Rafalski might get consideration, though i would be against it. Otherwise it'd be Z. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Ruff 47 Report post Posted November 14, 2009 It was my understanding that Zetterberg has been captain-elect for a couple years now... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc Holiday 0 Report post Posted November 14, 2009 Datsyuk can barely speak English, and Z is not a leader figure. Cleary has proven he can lead , and Kronner is going to be our best d-man when Lids retires. Kronwall has also proved he likes to take control, when the Wings were in Sweden he took control of the situation and very happily served as the "guide". His twelve year contract and press conference afterward speaks otherwise. You people are completely insane to think anyone but Zetterberg will be the bonafide leader of this team when Lids retires. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings-fan for life 0 Report post Posted November 14, 2009 It was my understanding that Zetterberg has been captain-elect for a couple years now... Zetterburg, was at least my understanding as well, for the next Captain. As for people to wear the "A", can we not have three if we want? (With Dats, Z, and Draper now?) If so, I'd say Dats, Cleary, and Kronwall...but I could see Franzen and/or Filpulla being rotated in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWings Gone Wild 6 Report post Posted November 14, 2009 Zetterberg has been groomed for the C for a long time now. Out of the new blood he was the first one to get an A (and he's a season younger than Datsyuk in Detroit). He's got the work ethic to inspire teammates, and he is a proven winner. I don't really think there is anyone who has been with the organization long enough to even get consideration over him, besides possibly Datsyuk, but I don't see that because of the language barrier. My guess for A: Dats and Franzen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjm502 165 Report post Posted November 14, 2009 His twelve year contract and press conference afterward speaks otherwise. You people are completely insane to think anyone but Zetterberg will be the bonafide leader of this team when Lids retires. Very true. I know it will probably be Z who gets it in the end. From what I know Z is a social butterfly with the guys though, something Stevie and Lids never were. I remember watching an interview with a Wing where they said Lids is more like a coach than a teammate. But hey, are there any players left on our team that are as mature as Lidstrom anymore? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zion 93 Report post Posted November 14, 2009 Zetterberg. "And if you don't know... now you know, you know..." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hack & Whack Rule! 160 Report post Posted November 14, 2009 Future C Wearer- Zetterberg Future A Wearers - Datsyuk, Franzen, Filpulla Future Ruler of the Universe - Helm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Finnish Wing 110 Report post Posted November 14, 2009 I don't see Franzen wearing anything. Kronwall, Cleary, Zetterberg, Filppula all are ahead of him IMO. Franzen is a beast, but I don't see him as a leader. Even if he "leads by example". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lidstromboli Report post Posted November 14, 2009 We do not have any good "leader" figures on our team besides those two right now, but I could see Cleary or Kronner getting it. Most people seem to think Zetterberg will replace Lids, so im not sure on that. hey kids, huffing Raid is bad just say no Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWings Gone Wild 6 Report post Posted November 14, 2009 I don't see Franzen wearing anything. Kronwall, Cleary, Zetterberg, Filppula all are ahead of him IMO. Franzen is a beast, but I don't see him as a leader. Even if he "leads by example". Considering how he's basically committed to being a Wing for life, one would assume that the management will reward him with a leadership role. Not to mention his work ethic, clutch performances, etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PrairieDawg 52 Report post Posted November 14, 2009 Hearing Zetterberg in the interviews after big wins or loses, I'd love to have him as the leader of our team. He seems very confident and is a good figure to our organization. For the assistants, obviously Datsyuk and Franzen with his long-term contract. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cupforwings 138 Report post Posted November 15, 2009 C-Zetterberg A-Datsyuk A-Kronwall A-Cleary after Zetterberg.......... Abdelkador! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
interminded 1 Report post Posted November 15, 2009 Shouldn't Bryan Rafalski get some consideration ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robb himself 143 Report post Posted November 15, 2009 "C" Zetterberg "A" Datsyuk "A" Rafalski, Franzen, or Kronwall Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ruys92 0 Report post Posted November 15, 2009 C - Zetterberg A- Datsyuk, Franzen + Filpula in rotation On a side note though, if Z does become the captain will he be the first player drafted in the 7th round to earn captaincy?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
