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Poll: Datsyuk on the team at 41?

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Do you want a 41 year old Datsyuk on the team?  

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13 minutes ago, krsmith17 said:

Hell No! The C has to go to, will go to Larkin...

I’ll be very surprised if Larkin isn’t named Captain before the season. I doubt Dats even gets/wants an A if he comes back. He’s never had much of an ego on that front and is more of a lead by example type. 

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25 minutes ago, gcom007 said:

I’ll be very surprised if Larkin isn’t named Captain before the season. I doubt Dats even gets/wants an A if he comes back. He’s never had much of an ego on that front and is more of a lead by example type. 

What does having an A or C have to do with ego. If he leads by example he should be an A or C. Just like Lidstrom, Zetterberg and Yzerman all were. None of them really talked much or had an “ego”

Usually is the non-ego guys who become captains. 

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26 minutes ago, The 91 of Ryans said:

BBL

The Babcock Boner Line? 

More like Holland.  Babcock had nothing to do with Nielsen.  He did overplay Glendenning, though.  Not sure how much of Abdelakder getting a large contract ultimately ties back to Babcock. 

If those three players could magically vanish, along with the Abdelkader and Nielsen contracts, this team would be in significantly better shape.  More playing time for younger players and more cap space.  

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39 minutes ago, kickazz said:

What does having an A or C have to do with ego. If he leads by example he should be an A or C. Just like Lidstrom, Zetterberg and Yzerman all were. None of them really talked much or had an “ego”

Usually is the non-ego guys who become captains. 

I'm not going to speak on the ego part, but no way Datsyuk gets the C after leaving the team for three years, coming back for one final season. I'm kind of on the fence about Datsyuk coming back, but if he does, I'd be a little pissed if he was given the C over Larkin. No way it happens.

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3 minutes ago, krsmith17 said:

I'm not going to speak on the ego part, but no way Datsyuk gets the C after leaving the team for three years, coming back for one final season. I'm kind of on the fence about Datsyuk coming back, but if he does, I'd be a little pissed if he was given the C over Larkin. No way it happens.

Yeah he probably doesn’t get it because of the way he left.

But I’d rather them strip the A from Abdelkader and give it to Datsyuk.

I also personally think the “C” should be left vacant (or with Zetterberg technically?) for another year. 

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1 minute ago, kickazz said:

Yeah he probably doesn’t get it because of the way he left.

But I’d rather them strip the A from Abdelkader and give it to Datsyuk.

 

You do that and you run the risk of Abdelkader asking to be released from his contract.  

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4 minutes ago, kickazz said:

Yeah he probably doesn’t get it because of the way he left.

But I’d rather them strip the A from Abdelkader and give it to Datsyuk.

Absolutely. I would have no issue with Dastyuk getting an 'A', especially if it's off the chest of Abdelkader or Nielsen...

5 minutes ago, kickazz said:

I also personally think the “C” should be left vacant (or with Zetterberg technically?) for another year. 

Nah. I was okay with one year without a captain. But it's time to transition from the old (Zetterberg) era to the new (Larkin) era.

I want Yzerman and Zetterberg out on the ice during the season opener pre-game to present the 'C' to Larkin...

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6 minutes ago, amato said:

if Datsyuk comes back, he may be our best defenseman  

Ericsson should be paired with Datsyuk. For all his f***up would be negated.

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6 minutes ago, amato said:

if Datsyuk comes back, he may be our best defenseman  

Truth be told - he'll be a little bit slower courtesy of his age, but I believe he'll still have his mental sharpness/edge for the game, and his hands/passing/shooting will still be well above average.

IMHO he'll still be in the top 6 forward group, will play 70 - 75 games, and have a legit shot at 50, or more pts.

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If Witkowski is back, there's no reason he should not get an A.  His beard and manliness are the kind of leadership qualities exemplified on Game of Thrones.  Larkin and Kronwall get the other A.  If Kronwall is gone, it goes to Green.    

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2 minutes ago, GMRwings1983 said:

If Witkowski is back, there's no reason he should not get an A.  His beard and manliness are the kind of leadership qualities exemplified on Game of Thrones.  Larkin and Kronwall get the other A.  If Kronwall is gone, it goes to Green.    

Ah. TV analogies

Wikowski = GOT

Kronwall = Vikings

Larkin = Saved By The Bell

Image result for saved by the bell screech gifs

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4 minutes ago, Neomaxizoomdweebie said:

If shes going for a major in dairy farming or meat packing, then sure.

Image result for brat grilling gifs

 

2 minutes ago, ChristopherReevesLegs said:

Didn't Screech also do porn later in life?

Not sure about that, but this incident took place here in WI :lol:

 

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I think that if we draft Podholzin in June, there's a good chance we sign Datstuk in July.

Or we could just give him another made up position. How does Assistant to the Assistant General Manager sound?

4 minutes ago, ChristopherReevesLegs said:

Didn't Screech also do porn later in life?

Like u dont know the answer to that.

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10 minutes ago, Neomaxizoomdweebie said:

I think that if we draft Podholzin in June, there's a good chance we sign Datstuk in July.

Or we could just give him another made up position. How does Assistant to the Assistant General Manager sound?

Like u dont know the answer to that.

How bout Al Sobotka's BBQ sous chef? 

 

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15 minutes ago, Neomaxizoomdweebie said:

I think that if we draft Podholzin in June, there's a good chance we sign Datstuk in July.

Or we could just give him another made up position. How does Assistant to the Assistant General Manager sound?

Like u dont know the answer to that.

Screeeeeeeeeeched starring Dustin "Dirty Sanchez" Diamond

Just now, DickieDunn said:

In response to being asked if I'd rather have Datsyuk or them. 

And you didn't answer it, you complained about their contracts

Who would rather play in your lineup? Datsyuk or any three of them?

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15 hours ago, ChristopherReevesLegs said:

Like Datsyuk has never played in the NHL before....
No one's expecting him to play 82 games either dumb guy

 

You don't sign a guy expecting he's only going to play 50 or 60 games unless it's a reserve player.

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