joesuffP 1,746 Report post Posted September 17, 2012 So why haven't they named a captain yet? Is it safe to say it is Zetterberg? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted September 17, 2012 If Lidstrom's assignment as captain is any indication, they will name the captain before the first game of the season. There is no reason why it won't be Zetterberg. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AusWing40 61 Report post Posted September 17, 2012 Almost certain to be zetterberg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigWillieStyle 662 Report post Posted September 17, 2012 I really doubt that Timrå will make Zetterberg, captain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted September 17, 2012 Zetterberg or Kronwall Helm isn't ready yet for this duty. 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joesuffP 1,746 Report post Posted September 17, 2012 Getting Zetterberg numbers on my blank jersey I just wanted to make sure I can put the C on there. 1 Z Winged Dangler reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jedi 1,865 Report post Posted September 17, 2012 Getting Zetterberg numbers on my blank jersey I just wanted to make sure I can put the C on there. No official announcement has been made yet, and I guarantee that nothing will come before the lockout ends. If you're dead set on gambling with your jersey, then Z would be the best bet, as it's almost a certainty that he'll get the "C". Personally, though, I would wait, just in case. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shaman 713 Report post Posted September 17, 2012 Zetterberg or Kronwall Helm isn't ready yet for this duty. I don't ever see Helm being captain... hes not a face of the franchise like Z is. I see after Z it probably being Smith or if he lasts a lot of year someone like Jarnkrok. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rrasco 1,312 Report post Posted September 17, 2012 They put the C on Z in NHL 13 already, it has to be true. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ToledoWingsFan 8 Report post Posted September 17, 2012 They put the C on Z in NHL 13 already, it has to be true. I noticed that too. I think Cleary has an A also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z Winged Dangler 2,082 Report post Posted September 17, 2012 I noticed that too. I think Cleary has an A also. Yup....stripped that nice and quick and tossed it on Kronwall. Was hoping to have 3 A's in rotation but you can only do that if you don't have a C. I would have put an A on Flip. Smith is my HUT Captain. Z will be the next Wings captain. I doubt Dats even wants it and Kronwall doesn't beat out Z for it even though he's awesome and also has a nice beard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest irishock Report post Posted September 18, 2012 If Zetterberg retires at 38-ish depending on his back issues, Smith would be 29 at that point and would be the perfect guy to succeed him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,793 Report post Posted September 18, 2012 (edited) There can be only one. Edited September 18, 2012 by GMRwings1983 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amato 3,210 Report post Posted September 18, 2012 agree with everyone who is saying Z then Smith (assuming smith ends up being as great as we think he will). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FireCaptain 563 Report post Posted September 18, 2012 Agreed. Only one. There can be only one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rrasco 1,312 Report post Posted September 18, 2012 Don't forget Val is already being groomed for next in line. Assuming a bunch of people don't get their wish and he's traded. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted September 18, 2012 Don't forget Val is already being groomed for next in line. Assuming a bunch of people don't get their wish and he's traded. There are no indications that Filppula is expected to be captain of the team in the future. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amato 3,210 Report post Posted September 18, 2012 There are no indications that Filppula is expected to be captain of the team in the future. next in line? no. after Z though, I have read something on that before. i looked for the article but couldn't find it. basically it was talking about how detroit has had its next captains sit next to its previous ones in the locker room before and mentioned something about filp sitting next to Z (and maybe lids, i don't remember) Although, i for one think that by the time zette is done being captain/retiring, smith will be ready to take over the C as he'll likely be a top 2 D-man by then and be younger than filp. it's all speculation. but filp will likely get zette's A when he steps up as captain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted September 18, 2012 (edited) next in line? no. after Z though, I have read something on that before. i looked for the article but couldn't find it. basically it was talking about how detroit has had its next captains sit next to its previous ones in the locker room before and mentioned something about filp sitting next to Z (and maybe lids, i don't remember) Although, i for one think that by the time zette is done being captain/retiring, smith will be ready to take over the C as he'll likely be a top 2 D-man by then and be younger than filp. it's all speculation. but filp will likely get zette's A when he steps up as captain. Zetterberg was put next to Yzerman's locker when the latter was captain. Filppula's locker being next to Zetterberg's when Z was neither captain nor guaranteed to be the next captain has no significance whatsoever. More, Filppula speaks poor English with a heavy accent, has never been noted as a leader in the locker room, and has not been noted as having any significant leadership potential. Whatever article you read on the matter was likely 100% speculative. Was it from BleacherReport? Edited September 18, 2012 by Crymson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rrasco 1,312 Report post Posted September 18, 2012 (edited) http://www.mlive.com...eplacement.html Lidstrom was asked about his replacement but would only say that there are several quality candidates. He named Zetterberg, Kronwall and forward Valtteri Filppula as potential captains. I also read that article that was talking about where they sat. I'll have to look for it later. Edited September 18, 2012 by rrasco Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted September 18, 2012 Lidstrom sat next to Stevie, Z sat next to Lids, and Fil sits next to Z. That is an indication. It's speculation at this point, but I wouldn't be surprised to see it happen. http://www.mlive.com...eplacement.html You've got it wrong. Zetterberg's locker was placed next to Yzerman's in 2005. As such, no indication of the type you're suggesting exists. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoWings1905 2,694 Report post Posted September 18, 2012 I personally don't think Fil's english is bad at all. He's always been easy to understand during interviews. Pav has come a long way, but he's still a hilarious adventure to try and decipher. I guess my point is I don't see a language barrier being an obstruction to a leadership role for Fil. Personally I would like to see Cleary get the third "A" if they decide to rotate three again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rrasco 1,312 Report post Posted September 18, 2012 You've got it wrong. Zetterberg's locker was placed next to Yzerman's in 2005. As such, no indication of the type you're suggesting exists. You quoted me before I could change that up...but I know it was some kind of locker stall thing they do to put these future leaders next to current leaders. Fil was mentioned in that regard. Not only that, but his name came out of Lidstrom's mouth when asked about a replacement captain. I think that is enough to give merit to. 1 55fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robb himself 143 Report post Posted September 18, 2012 (edited) I will be happy with either Zetterberg or Datsyuk as Captain but it will probably be Zetterberg - C Datsyuk - A Kronwall - A Filppula - A (if rotating) Edited September 18, 2012 by robb himself 1 Z Winged Dangler reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted September 18, 2012 I wouldn't mind seeing Helm get the A. 1 Z Winged Dangler reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites