Nevermind 363 Report post Posted October 25, 2014 (edited) Smith definitely won't be captain. He's been arrested twice and doesn't seem like the sharpest knife in the drawer. Tatar also seems to lack the smarts to wear a letter. My money would be on DeKeyser--just the intelligence in his game and the way he seems to handle himself off the ice. And I'd put Nyquist behind him for pretty much the same reasons. Of our prospects, Larkin, Nastasiuk, Ouellet, and possibly even Mantha, I could see wearing letters one day. Edited October 25, 2014 by Nevermind Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krsmith17 7,191 Report post Posted October 25, 2014 (edited) Smith arrested twice? Where the f*** have I been? I know Sheahan was arrested for drinking and driving in his infamous Teletubby costume, and he did have Smith's ID, but as far as I know, Smith has never been arrested for anything, let alone twice? I don't get where people get this notion that Smith isn't smart?... He's a little goofy, but I wouldn't say he's not smart, or "not the sharpest knife in the drawer"... Edited October 25, 2014 by krsmith17 2 Wingsfan72 and Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PavelValerievichDatsyuk 1,935 Report post Posted October 25, 2014 Smith definitely won't be captain. He's been arrested twice and doesn't seem like the sharpest knife in the drawer. Tatar also seems to lack the smarts to wear a letter. My money would be on DeKeyser--just the intelligence in his game and the way he seems to handle himself off the ice. And I'd put Nyquist behind him for pretty much the same reasons. Of our prospects, Larkin, Nastasiuk, Ouellet, and possibly even Mantha, I could see wearing letters one day. In interviews Smith actually seems to be one of the more articulate players around. I don't see him as captain, though. He's got a bit of a temper/ and shows his frustration on the ice, which is okay with me, but our Captains have been steadying figures for the team. Maybe he'll change as he develops, though. DD does fit that mould, but he would have to develop into a #1 D (which I could see). 1 krsmith17 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheXym 2,606 Report post Posted October 25, 2014 I don't see Tatar as a future captain (or alternate). Don't get me wrong, I love the guy, but I just don't see it in him... I think it's a totally outside shot, and not likely, but I just have this feeling he'd really rise to it. I can't quantify why at all, though. 1 Wingsfan72 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wingsfan72 198 Report post Posted October 25, 2014 I think it's a totally outside shot, and not likely, but I just have this feeling he'd really rise to it. I can't quantify why at all, though. I agree completely. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyemeryhunter 2,747 Report post Posted November 21, 2014 So I decided to bump this thread because of something I saw watching the game the other day. As the team was heading to the locker room vs the jets, I believe it was after the second. But there was a kid with his hand out trying to get high fives from players and he was ignored by quite a few, then deke slapped his hand and everyone after him (some of the kids, sheahan, tats, smith i think etc) all followed suit. I know this is a minimal example, but I think it shows how much the kids look up to him. He stepped in and was relied upon heavily almost immediately, and if he can continue to improve and become a 1-2 guy, I could see him being captain. I also think it would be awesome to have a Michigan born captain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ekmanc 586 Report post Posted November 22, 2014 I also think it would be awesome to have a Michigan born captain. I'd prefer it if we kept going with Swedes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,475 Report post Posted November 22, 2014 I'd prefer it if we kept going with Swedes Our best captain was a good ol canadian boy 1 Internet.Unknown reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheelchairsuperhero 1,453 Report post Posted November 22, 2014 So I decided to bump this thread because of something I saw watching the game the other day. As the team was heading to the locker room vs the jets, I believe it was after the second. But there was a kid with his hand out trying to get high fives from players and he was ignored by quite a few, then deke slapped his hand and everyone after him (some of the kids, sheahan, tats, smith i think etc) all followed suit. I know this is a minimal example, but I think it shows how much the kids look up to him. He stepped in and was relied upon heavily almost immediately, and if he can continue to improve and become a 1-2 guy, I could see him being captain. I also think it would be awesome to have a Michigan born captain. I'm still thinking Nyquist but I wouldn't be surprised if it was Dekeyser. Seems like a good kid, speaks pretty well and he's just so steady. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ekmanc 586 Report post Posted November 22, 2014 Our best captain was a good ol canadian boy Can be discussed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyemeryhunter 2,747 Report post Posted November 22, 2014 (edited) I'd prefer it if we kept going with Swedes I see nyquist as an assistant.Idk about him with a c. Fsd+ is playing the Michigan vs Penn state game tonight. I gotta watch Larkin. He oozes leadership, apparently. Edited November 22, 2014 by jimmyemeryhunter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
