frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted April 25, 2016 Danny D. or Abdelkader Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NerveDamage 4,176 Report post Posted April 25, 2016 (edited) I'd give it to DK before Abby. Edited April 25, 2016 by NerveDamage 3 Aethernum, amato and derblaueClaus reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,963 Report post Posted April 25, 2016 I have said before that Larikin ( C ) Abby ( A ) and DD ( A ) will be the next regime...but thinking about it, the way Abby plays (not complaining about it BTW) is not really the way a C or A would play and represent his team and command respect from the refs. He would have to change the way he plays, I believe, and then he becomes less effective as a player. It happened to Kronwall. Not that he hasn't dished out a Kronwall or two with the A on his sweater, but he has had only a few and none in a long long time. That being said, the organization tends to be too loyal and seems to reward players that way. So Abby could get one for that reason. Honestly, I believe Larkin, DD are shoe ins, but the other A could very well go to Glenny or even Helm if he re-signs long term. That is the future. In the immediate, as I said on the first repsonse to the thread, I still believe E will get it, because Z will demand it or highly recomend it. Thus the guarantee that he will never be traded...ever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xtrememachine1 795 Report post Posted April 25, 2016 I think it'll be Abdelkader for sure. DK and Larkin haven't been on the team long enough. Larks will be an A eventually, and take over as the captain when Z retires. At that point, DK will have an A. 1 DRW Dominance reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FireCaptain 563 Report post Posted April 26, 2016 Tell that to Pittsburgh. You can't give it to a 19 year old. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted April 26, 2016 Abby has taken more of a vocal role with the media. He also seems to be more of a locker room voice as he matures. I think he gets the next A. Larkin will get one eventually unless he is just a flash-in-the-pan, which I doubt will be the case. He certainly looks like the real deal. I hope his locker is next to Z's like Z's was next to Stevie's back in the day. 2 krsmith17 and amato reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amato 3,210 Report post Posted April 26, 2016 Tell that to Pittsburgh. Or Colorado, or Chicago, or Tampa, etc.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aethernum 276 Report post Posted April 26, 2016 My guess is Abby, but I think Glendening is a serious candidate. He has more heart than half the team put together. 1 NerveDamage reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wing Across The Pond 196 Report post Posted April 26, 2016 (edited) Abby and DK with As, Larkin with the C eventually. Basically just the Yzerman-Draper-Lidstrom dynamic; forward who leads by example to captain the team, two-way player who is a locker-room voice to do all the inspiring, defenceman who leads by example to keep it tight at the back. That seems to me to be the Red Wings way, only problem is with our current set-up none of the three (Z, Dats, Kronner) are really talkers and all try to lead by example, which doesn't always work when they have to do everything. Probably why performance has dropped off with each. If he could actually play hockey any more I'd also throw in Franzen. Has more experience out of anyone left really, and can do everything required - play well and chirp when needed. But that point is moot. EDIT: Also worked as the Z-Draper-Lidstrom dynamic too. Edited April 26, 2016 by Wing Across The Pond 1 krsmith17 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRW Dominance 255 Report post Posted April 26, 2016 in my mind, Abby is a no brainer for this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacksoni 418 Report post Posted April 26, 2016 I think we need someone more vocal. Our current leadership crew are all silent-strong types. That works great for veterans. But we have younglings now, and they need to get a military style shaving & yelling from time to time. So I prefer Abdelkader over DK. DK gets the next (Kronwall's). Larkin gets the C when Z retires. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kickazz 5,459 Report post Posted April 26, 2016 I think we need someone more vocal. Our current leadership crew are all silent-strong types. That works great for veterans. But we have younglings now, and they need to get a military style shaving & yelling from time to time. So I prefer Abdelkader over DK. DK gets the next (Kronwall's). Larkin gets the C when Z retires. What makes you think Abdelkader is the yelling type? He's far from it lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacksoni 418 Report post Posted April 26, 2016 What makes you think Abdelkader is the yelling type? He's far from it lol. You're right I don't think he's the yelling type. But he seems more vocal than previous A's and has somewhat of an authoritative aura, at least to me. An "A" should fit his chest nicely in my opinion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaps80 1,591 Report post Posted April 26, 2016 Abby should get it. Should get the "C" actually. I know the Wings won't pull a SJ and strip Z of it, but maybe they should. 1 NerveDamage reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NerveDamage 4,176 Report post Posted April 26, 2016 (edited) Abby should get it. Should get the "C" actually. I know the Wings won't pull a SJ and strip Z of it, but maybe they should. could he overtake ze Swedish Mafia for the "C" though? Edited April 26, 2016 by NerveDamage 1 amato reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoWings1905 2,694 Report post Posted April 26, 2016 It will be Abby thanks to his insane seven-year deal. I think Larkin is the next captain though whenever Z goes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites