Dave 324 Report post Posted June 21, 2012 I didn't see this article posted here so I thought I'd share. http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/06/19/12/Captain-Zetterberg-was-determined-years-/landing_redwings.html?blockID=748712&feedID=3701 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LidstromIsASuperhero 29 Report post Posted June 21, 2012 Interesting read, never knew that about Lapointe or Filpula. 1 Motown4013 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoalieManPat 1,007 Report post Posted June 21, 2012 Interesting article. I don't see Fil as a potential "next" captain but then again I am not in the locker room every day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted June 21, 2012 Interesting read, as much as I love such traditions I still think it should be decided by the players. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rrasco 1,312 Report post Posted June 21, 2012 If history is any indication, I guess there is some merit to Val being next in line. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilzyme 769 Report post Posted June 21, 2012 Interesting article. I don't see Fil as a potential "next" captain but then again I am not in the locker room every day. Lidstrom stated in his presser that the 3 guys he would personally give the C to would be Zett, Filp, or Kronner. I was pretty shocked when he said Filp but if Lidstrom said that he would have his vote, he probably has a nice locker room presence. 1 Rick D reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wing Across The Pond 196 Report post Posted June 21, 2012 Lidstrom stated in his presser that the 3 guys he would personally give the C to would be Zett, Filp, or Kronner. I was pretty shocked when he said Filp but if Lidstrom said that he would have his vote, he probably has a nice locker room presence. Agree with what you on Flip. Wings don't really give the big vocal guy the 'C' but the person who exudes the most professional outlook that the rest of the team has to follow. For that reason I reckon Flip could be really good one as a captain one day. Probably just a shame he's on a team that has potential captains all around the locker room (looking at people like Cleary, Kronner, Dats even though he doesn't want it, Helm, etc) but that's the way the organisation is run I guess and never a bad thing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted June 21, 2012 That's crazy about Lapointe. I never would've guessed him being in line to get the C after Stevie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Wings Addict 787 Report post Posted June 21, 2012 Maybe if Fil plays more like the Koivu brothers I can see him as a captain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted June 21, 2012 Interesting read, as much as I love such traditions I still think it should be decided by the players. I'm sure the management's choice for captain will be in line with that of the players. Management isn't so out of touch that they don't know how the players feel about the locker room leadership. 1 55fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Wings Addict 787 Report post Posted June 21, 2012 1 evilzyme reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingslogo19 281 Report post Posted June 22, 2012 Really good read! and didn't know that about Lapointe either. I still feel that Z will be the next captain Share this post Link to post Share on other sites