Bill Berzeench 310 Report post Posted November 20, 2015 I dont feel like Hank is the heart and soul of our team anymore. I'm thinking next year, you sew that C on Larkin's sweater and give the A's to Hank and Sheahan. It's early, but Larkin appears to be what we have all been waiting for - our next Stevie Y. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robb himself 143 Report post Posted November 20, 2015 (edited) I dont think there is anyway that happens. Zetterberg will have the C until he retires. Larkin will possibly get an A on his jersey when Datsyuk leaves. Kronwwall will wear an A until he leaves. Edited November 20, 2015 by robb himself 2 FireCaptain and Ram reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick zombo 3,739 Report post Posted November 20, 2015 I dont feel like Hank is the heart and soul of our team anymore. I'm thinking next year, you sew that C on Larkin's sweater and give the A's to Hank and Sheahan. It's early, but Larkin appears to be what we have all been waiting for - our next Stevie Y. Let's, for a minute, just say that this isn't a dumb idea. Let's say it is very intelligent. It still would never happen. Because: Red Wings. 3 Frozen-Man, Opie and gcom007 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DatsyukianDekes 2,428 Report post Posted November 20, 2015 This has to be a troll post. How does Sheahan get an A? And please do explain how Hank has lost his heart and soul. 10 rick zombo, MidMichSteve, UpstateNYRedWingsFan and 7 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacksoni 418 Report post Posted November 20, 2015 Too young. Z is the man until out. You wanna strip him of his badge while he's still on the team? Your logic reminds me of me. At age 10. I would presume Larkin will get to wear an "A" as one opens up. When he's ready in a few years, he'll get the badge. 1 Bill Berzeench reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill Berzeench 310 Report post Posted November 20, 2015 Why did they do it for Yzerman, then? Im not trying to insult Hank or Dats at all. I just think Laekin is THAT good, and I think Sheahan has good leadership qualities (plays every game, is big, and communicates well). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Internet.Unknown 422 Report post Posted November 20, 2015 I dont feel like Hank is the heart and soul of our team anymore. I'm thinking next year, you sew that C on Larkin's sweater and give the A's to Hank and Sheahan. It's early, but Larkin appears to be what we have all been waiting for - our next Stevie Y. Now you're just trolling. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bannedforlife 403 Report post Posted November 20, 2015 No, no, no. I have a source within the organization that tells me their sleeper pick for next years draft is a sperm cell inside the ******** of a Canadian lumberjack named Gretzyzermiex. They know he might be a little young to handle the responsibilities of being captain, but he's big, has soft tail, and he's definitely the fastest swimmer of his generation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill Berzeench 310 Report post Posted November 20, 2015 Now you're just trolling. Why is it so preposterous for me to think that Larkin is our best player and COULD be the next player to get the Wings' C at a very young age. The C isnt a locker stall thats in a better spot in the dressing room. It's usually worn by the player that inspires his team the most with his great play and his vocal abilities. I see Larkin being this VERY soon, if not already. If there's some customary rule where letters are only passed on after retirements, then I'm way wrong. For me, Lidstrom and Yzerman wore them until their retirements because they were the linch pins of the team the whole entire time they played, and were the best at doing what I outlined above the whole entire time they played. I dont know if I feel that way about Hank over Larkin at this particular moment. If Im not allowed to have this opinion, then oh well - call me names. Pretty immature to just throw out "troll" when someone just wants to discuss a topic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joesuffP 1,746 Report post Posted November 20, 2015 Z and Dats keep the C and A until they retire no doubt about it. Maybe start alternating the 3rd A. Seems kind of disrespectful to Kronner though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WingsallTheway 383 Report post Posted November 20, 2015 (edited) 10/10 troll post Atleast I hope so..... Larkin gets the C in 5-6 years when zetterberg retires Edited November 20, 2015 by WingsallTheway Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richdg 267 Report post Posted November 20, 2015 Way way way to early. Z is the C until he retires. he has what, 5 more years on his contract? Also, just because a guy is a good player that does not mean he is a good leader. Not saying Larkin is one way or the other, but that is something the players will decide within the locker room. We didn't take the C away from Stevie even though federoz was out performing him the last few years he played. Things don't work that way. Now in time, somehwere down the road yes Larkin could get the C. I think him and Dekeyser are the future leaders of this team. Dekeyser will get the A when Datsyuk leaves. Maybe Abby. 1 NerveDamage reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted November 20, 2015 I think Larkin needs to show more discipline in the stupid penalty department before we start considering stripping our team's leading scorer of the captaincy to give it to this kid. 2 Number19 and Legendary D In 03 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NerveDamage 4,176 Report post Posted November 20, 2015 Larkin! 8 F.Michael, Legendary D In 03, FireCaptain and 5 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRW Dominance 255 Report post Posted November 20, 2015 this is ridiculous....larkin might get the C when Z is done, but we are not SJ, nor should Hank be stripped....regardless of how young or good Larkin might be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BottleOfSmoke 5,965 Report post Posted November 20, 2015 Holy jumping the gun Batman! 0/10 would not recommend 1 Ram reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheelchairsuperhero 1,453 Report post Posted November 20, 2015 Uh, nope. Even as Z declines I feel like he's an exceptional leader. He'll be teaching Larkin for years to come. 2 krsmith17 and TheXym reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,953 Report post Posted November 20, 2015 (edited) Larkin WILL get the C when Z retires. We have 6 more years of Z (if not a few more 1 yr deals) and by then Larkin will be perfectly groomed to take over. Not a minute sooner IMO. Larkin is a born leader, as a matter of fact that was mentioned by the brass when they drafted him, so indeed he is molded to become C one day, but again, until Z is ready to hand it to him, I don't see him wearing it until Z retires....on a different note, I could see Larkin getting a C when it comes to Team USA play. Edited November 20, 2015 by LeftWinger 1 DRW Dominance reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ekmanc 586 Report post Posted November 20, 2015 Dumbest OP ever... 4 roboturner, DatsyukianDekes, e_prime and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Son of a Wing 1,644 Report post Posted November 20, 2015 Alright you've made the blocked list. This is why I don't even bother engaging in conversation anymore. Talk about clueless... 6 DatsyukianDekes, marcaractac, NerveDamage and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyemeryhunter 2,747 Report post Posted November 20, 2015 Pump the brakes. Hell get it when z retires. Hell get the a after Abby gets one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KATIEBARTHEDOOR24 426 Report post Posted November 20, 2015 I wasn't going to contribute too this but... Hank is absolutey the heart and soul to this team. Even when Dats get up to speed. That is all. 2 PavelValerievichDatsyuk and NerveDamage reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtydangles 1,328 Report post Posted November 20, 2015 That would be the best way to heap way to much pressure on an already immature kid. You can see out there that he still has quite a few things to learn in the nhl. He just needs to focus on becoming the best player he can and leave the leadership to our vets. I can't imagine how s***ty it would feel for larkin to be named the captain and have Z still on the team but just demoted - would be against everything this organization stands for. 2 krsmith17 and kliq reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kliq 3,755 Report post Posted November 20, 2015 Why did they do it for Yzerman, then? Im not trying to insult Hank or Dats at all. I just think Laekin is THAT good, and I think Sheahan has good leadership qualities (plays every game, is big, and communicates well). From my understanding because the former captain Danny Gare had left the team. I cant see a 19 year old Larkin becoming "the leader" of a team that still has players like Zetterberg, Datsyuk, and Kronwall on it. Not to mention, do you actually think he would want that? I couldn't imagine just walking into a locker room and taking the captaincy from someone who has been there as long as Z. Typically young guys are given the C, when the entire team around them is young or new to the organization. You dont strip an established vet of the C to give to a 19 year old. Also, how is being big a good leadership quality? 3 krsmith17, NerveDamage and Frozen-Man reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleepwalker 512 Report post Posted November 20, 2015 Larkin won't get it until after Abby retires. Abby will be captain next most likely. Unless Z retires early, then maybe Kronner will get it in between Z and Abby. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
