[subby13]

No Mario, no Stevie-Y... so who's the captain? In my opinion, It's Sakic hands down. Iginla and Neidermayer as alternates.

In another thread, Amo was saying that some ppl were making a case for Gagne in the hot stove chat. The very idea boggles my mind, so I'd love to hear from you Gagne supporters... maybe you can help me understand.

 

[LiAmTrAnSdEmOn]

I was the guy that said Gagne should be captain, but I was kidding around. Sakic is the obvious choice because of all his experience, and he is still very much a productive player in the NHL. Maybe Gagne should be an alternate though, along with Smyth.

 

[KB in Kelowna]

Joe Sakic, he is a proven leader and winner. I believe he is a respected player around the league, even if he plays for the no good rotten turtleing Av's :haha:

 

[subby13]

I was the guy that said Gagne should be captain, but I was kidding around. Sakic is the obvious choice because of all his experience, and he is still very much a productive player in the NHL. Maybe Gagne should be an alternate though, along with Smyth.

Ah, it all makes sense now.

 

[MadDevil]

Definitely Sakic. The guy is one of the truly great players in the game, he's very well respected, and he has a lot of experience. He's a lot like Yzerman in terms of leadership IMO.

 

[Dream machine]

It has to be Joe Sakic. The man has experience and great leadership. But if they don't select him to be team captain then I would hope for it to be Ryan Smyth.

 

[J0e Th0rnton]

Easily Joe Sakic

 

[TylerDCA]

Smyth has been captain of a few world champ teams while the playoffs have been on. He has never captained anything that wasn't his second choice to be playing with. I mean he isn't even the captain of the Oilers.

Sakic is the obvious choice.

 

[big_e]

Joe Sakic.. even though my homer glasses say Jarome Iginla.

 

[pavelbure]

sakic is the obvious choice and i have no problem with him as captain. he's a proven winner and he has everyone's respect. but, from my point of view, no one in hockey has won more than scott niedermayer. sakic, iginla, forsberg, and hasek come close, but niedermayer is a proven big game player and is my choice. sakic and either blake or iginla as alternates.

look at niedermayer's accomplishments. there isn't a league or tournament he's played in that he hasn't won. and, while giguere did have an amazing spring in 2003, niedermayer should have won the conn smythe. he led the league in playoff scoring as a defenceman and his skating was the only thing worth watching in perhaps the most boring stanley cup finals ever. he also should have been named MVP in the last world cup. with blake, pronger, redden, and jovo all out, niedermayer carried that team.

2003-04 World Cup of Hockey Gold (2004-Canada)
2003-04 World Hockey Championship Gold (2004-Canada)
2003-04 NHL - James Norris Trophy (Defenseman of the Year)
2003-04 NHL - First All-Star Team
2002-03 Stanley Cup (New Jersey)
2001-02 Olympic Gold Medal (2002-Canada)
1999-00 Stanley Cup (New Jersey)
1997-98 NHL - Second All-Star Team
1996-97 World Cup of Hockey Silver (1996-Canada)
1994-95 Stanley Cup (New Jersey)
1992-93 NHL - All-Rookie Team
1991-92 Memorial Cup (Kamloops)
1991-92 Memorial Cup - Stafford Trophy (MVP)
1991-92 Memorial Cup - All Star Team
1991-92 WHL - West First All-Star Team
1991-92 World Junior Championship - All-Star Team
1990-91 NHL - First Round Draft Pick (3rd Overall-New Jersey)
1990-91 CHL - Scholastic Player of the Year
1990-91 WHL - West First All-Star Team
1990-91 World Junior Championship Gold Medal (1991-Canada)

 

[LordCyrez]

McCabe :wink


J/K


Sakic is the clear choice. Iginla and Pronger get the A's

 

[ickarusz]

I agree, and when Sakic doesnt go to the 2010 Games in Vancouver, Iginla takes the C.

 

[Newfie John]

Easily Sakic, not even close.

 

[Big Taco]

I'll be honest with you, I think Joe Sakic is a good choice, but I'd like to see Ryan Smyth get it. That guy has represented Canada better than anybody.

 

[Kurt]

With Mario and Stevie out, no question it should go to Sakic. Iginla, Thornton as alternates.

 

[GreatWhiteNorth]

With all due respect it needs to be Sakic. And with equal respect, I don't think Smyth should even be on the team let alone the captain. And I'm even an Oilers fan.

 

[Phish4]

With all due respect it needs to be Sakic. And with equal respect, I don't think Smyth should even be on the team let alone the captain. And I'm even an Oilers fan.

Never heard of an Oilers fan who wasn't big on Smyth. That guy's a great clutch sniper, what do you have against him?

 

[masterofhockeyknowledge]

Sakic should. He's great considering his age.

 

[goleafsgo24]

I would go with Sakic, but all the other guys would be great captians as well. Many Canadian players are great leaders and this team sure won't have a problem with leadership.

 

[ickarusz]

With all due respect it needs to be Sakic. And with equal respect, I don't think Smyth should even be on the team let alone the captain. And I'm even an Oilers fan.

I agree...I think he'll get the spot though because he's a sniper and plays with grit. Based on stats and potential chemistry though, Tanguay should get his spot.