When’s the last time a team changed captains like this? I remember the Sharks did it like 10 years ago with Thornton and Pavelski, but it wasn’t stripping Thornton of the captaincy to immediately give it to Pavelski, they took the C away from Thornton, played a full season without a captain, then gave it to Pavelski.
GoRangers5
First Latino Captain? I think so.
Distinct_Mud_2673
Is it just me or does Matthews not seem like the captain type of guy? Like he feels like a Pasta or Kuch type guy
wings31
Taveras to Chicago intensifies?
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OnceProudCDN
That’s some guaranteed cup winning change right there!
SovietHockeyFan
I’d prefer Rielly but I get needing to throw the weight of the C on him and see if he sinks or tugs
G14mogs
Very interesting. Does this mean JT moves on after his contract expires next season?
Shiny_Mew76
I don’t know, he seems like the type of guy who wouldn’t want it, but I’m happy for him. After last season, he deserves it.
shrimpcity_beach1993
Now there’s no excuses 😂
angebracke65
This is one of those times I’d honestly love to hear a podcast of former players chiming in on how they think this plays out.
Is who has the C on their jersey of any importance in the locker room? I wouldn’t think so, I’d think it’s more organic and the important locker room guys aren’t important because of a label, but… I haven’t spent much time in an NHL locker room so tf do I know hah
I’m assuming to the players this is more of a nothingburger, or maybe a stick tap for AM earning the honour/removing the burden from JT, but who knows, maybe the players do hold the letters in high regard
Lightz29
Really wanted to see Mo get the C but this is fine as well.
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Good. I was worried it would be Charlie Conway
When’s the last time a team changed captains like this? I remember the Sharks did it like 10 years ago with Thornton and Pavelski, but it wasn’t stripping Thornton of the captaincy to immediately give it to Pavelski, they took the C away from Thornton, played a full season without a captain, then gave it to Pavelski.
First Latino Captain? I think so.
Is it just me or does Matthews not seem like the captain type of guy? Like he feels like a Pasta or Kuch type guy
Taveras to Chicago intensifies?
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That’s some guaranteed cup winning change right there!
I’d prefer Rielly but I get needing to throw the weight of the C on him and see if he sinks or tugs
Very interesting. Does this mean JT moves on after his contract expires next season?
I don’t know, he seems like the type of guy who wouldn’t want it, but I’m happy for him. After last season, he deserves it.
Now there’s no excuses 😂
This is one of those times I’d honestly love to hear a podcast of former players chiming in on how they think this plays out.
Is who has the C on their jersey of any importance in the locker room? I wouldn’t think so, I’d think it’s more organic and the important locker room guys aren’t important because of a label, but… I haven’t spent much time in an NHL locker room so tf do I know hah
I’m assuming to the players this is more of a nothingburger, or maybe a stick tap for AM earning the honour/removing the burden from JT, but who knows, maybe the players do hold the letters in high regard
Really wanted to see Mo get the C but this is fine as well.