robb himself 143 Report post Posted December 30, 2013 Who are the 3 players you think that have the best chance to become Captain or Alternates on the Red Wings? Smith Nyquist Tatar DeKeyser Jurco Sheahan Ferraro Almquist Sproul Oulette Marchenko Jensen Pulkkinen Jarnkrok Glendening Frk Mantha My choice: C - DeKeyser A- Nyquist A - Sproul Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,524 Report post Posted December 30, 2013 (edited) Hard to say which have leadership ability considering pretty much none of them have ever played an NHL game. Of those you mentioned probably Danny D as captain, and whoever else after that. But realistically the next leadership group is likely to have Helm, Abby, and maybe Ericsson leading the way. Edited December 30, 2013 by kipwinger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted December 30, 2013 DeKe for sure. He does seem to have a good head on his shoulders. I honestly don't know enough about the others to be sure. The few that have been up have only been up for a few games, or don't appear to have what it takes yet. They're still young. Some won't end up here, of course, and others will mature well. There really aren't ones like Hank and Pavel who we knew would be the next generation of leaders, but at this point, I'm not worried. As Kip said, there are enough in between to pass the torch to before these guys get it. The only one I'm really out-of-my-mind high on is Dekeyser. Now that I've said that, he'll probably have a bad sophomore season next year (I'm not counting last year as a season for this purpose) and he'll be like Ericsson where we have to be patient as everyone dumps on him. I'm interested to know what the people who follow the Griffins think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CMatt89 63 Report post Posted December 30, 2013 Dekeyser, Smith, Abby. 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stillwater 186 Report post Posted December 30, 2013 I'll get back to you in 10 years. It's possible the next Red Wing Captain isn't even old enough to drive a car. Just keep bumping the thread so it doesn't die. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dat's sick 1,002 Report post Posted December 30, 2013 Too long.. next A realistically available is 3 seasons from now when Datsyuk leaves. That A will probably go to Ericsson. But I think both Dekeyser and Nyquist seem to have the qualities to wear a letter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtydangles 1,328 Report post Posted December 30, 2013 (edited) I see Deke and Nyquist wearing the A at some point. Can't say who wears the C at this point. Hopefully a young Centre will emerge as a top player who can complete the trio (maybe Jarnkrok but I don't see much leadership from him yet in AHL). Edited December 30, 2013 by dirtydangles Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nev 1,085 Report post Posted December 30, 2013 Next C will probly be DD. I can see Tatar with an A eventually, he's quite a vocal character with a big time mentality (WJC,Calder Cup). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted December 30, 2013 Captain: Danny D. Assistant: Smith Assistant: Tatar/Nyquist Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted December 30, 2013 The only one who I think is a sure thing = Danny K It's highly possible that a guy like Tatar, Jurco or Nyquist might get traded in the future. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWang 422 Report post Posted December 30, 2013 It's highly possible that a guy like Tatar, Jurco or Nyquist might get traded in the future.Boy i hope youre wrong about that one! I love all 3 too much to lose one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted December 30, 2013 The only one who I think is a sure thing = Danny K It's highly possible that a guy like Tatar, Jurco or Nyquist might get traded in the future. What does the K stand for? Just bustin your chops Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_redwing 495 Report post Posted December 30, 2013 Ryan Sproul would get my vote for the C. Guy is destined for great things and always stands tall on the ice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheXym 2,606 Report post Posted December 30, 2013 As someone else said during XO Manowar's NHL appearance, with Ouellet's initials of XO, an A on the jersey could be appropriate. DeKeyser will definitely have an A at some point, possibly the C. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jesusberg 1,256 Report post Posted December 31, 2013 I can really see DD and Goose getting letters, beyond that it's a little more up in the air, I think. Jarnkrok or Ouellet could both make a case. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z Winged Dangler 2,082 Report post Posted December 31, 2013 After Helm serves as captain whenn Z retires I'd say Deke with Nyquist and Ouellet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites