ATLL765 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=685006&cmpid=nhl-fbYou read it right. Ott to be captain for away games, Vanek is captain for the home games.Personally, I think this is one of the worst ideas I've ever seen. Almost as bad as those yellow jerseys Buffalo is gonna wear this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 I heard about this and laughed hysterically. Stupid doesn't begin to describe it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Can they get the first and second overall picks, too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDevs4978 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Buffalo did this with Briere and Drury too but I still don't see the point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibby89 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 It'll make it easier to name Ott as full time captain after Vanek is dealt at the deadline. Still looks bad if you trade your captain in 2 straight seasons.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek21 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 It won't work. Brian isn't pleased. They can get a great return for Vanek. I wonder what Miller will fetch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neb00rs Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 It might be a better idea if Vanek wears the "C" when the puck is on the left side of the ice and Ott when the puck is on the right. This would give each player their own niche area of leadership. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouse Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 It might be a better idea if Vanek wears the "C" when the puck is on the left side of the ice and Ott when the puck is on the right. This would give each player their own niche area of leadership. Your keeper logo and sig make me sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ELIAS6 Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 Dont think I've ever heard of something like this before... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Brown Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 Dont think I've ever heard of something like this before... Buffalo has been doing this for a while I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouse Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 IMO this isn't a terrible idea IN THEORY, and isn't that different from the times we carried a ton of As and no C. The reasoning, though, is ridiculous. If Ott took it from Vanek, give it to him, but it looks more like they're grooming Ott to take over when they inevitably suck, trade their franchise player and goalie, and go into full rebuilding mode. Not exactly a vote of confidence for a team that actually might not be that bad, at least in terms of talent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilsfan118 Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 What the hell is going on in Buffalo, honestly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglejelly Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 The should have "C/2" stitched on their jerseys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Brown Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 I think the role of captain is overrated to be honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neb00rs Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 Your keeper logo and sig make me sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Brown Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 What the hell is going on in Buffalo, honestly. Buffalo has always done this. But everybody seems to think they're gonna suck really bad this year. I'm not so sure to be honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLL765 Posted October 8, 2013 Author Share Posted October 8, 2013 Buffalo has always done this. But everybody seems to think they're gonna suck really bad this year. I'm not so sure to be honest. They're going to be AWFUL. Bank on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek21 Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 What the hell is going on in Buffalo, honestly. They're committed to a full rebuild. With impending FA's Vanek and Miller certain to leave, that allows teflon GM Regier time to sell. It'll be interesting to see when he pulls the plug. They got a point last night losing to the Bolts in overtime. For the most part, the Sabres boast a young roster with Ristolainen and Johan Larsson playing. Plus Grigorenko in Year 2. It depends on the development of kids. Plus Ennis, Foligno and other picks that are in junior, etc. Enroth is the backup with Matt Hackett coming over from the Wild as part of the Pominville deal. So, eventually they should be okay in net post-Miller. The problem is they handed out some awful contracts (Ehrhoff, Myers, Leino, Stafford). Unless Myers turns it around and Stafford becomes more consistent, they're looking at a brutal year. Brian could get his wish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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