oconnellrules Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 I was just thinking about the off season trade move that still baffles me and maybe someone can help explain. Lou proposed John Madden for Bobby Holik and the Thrashers denied??!! I had a hard time believing it when I first saw it, but I am so glad Atlanta shot it down. While I loved Holik while he was in NJ, he has been on a steady decline with injuries to boot. Madden is a Selke candidate every year and is having a great offensive season. No offense to Elias, Langenbrunner, or anyone else on the team, but John Madden (to me) was a no-brainer to be captain. He is the poster boy for what Devils hockey has always been about; hard-nosed, intense, smart hockey. Anyone hear me on this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainMadden Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Couldn't agree more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elias26 Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 (edited) Na, I'd go Elias. I like the new and improved permanently pissed off Elias. Edited February 28, 2008 by Elias26 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metallidevils Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 this thread, except for the post above mine, gets the Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msweet Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 I was just thinking about the off season trade move that still baffles me and maybe someone can help explain. Lou proposed John Madden for Bobby Holik and the Thrashers denied??!! I had a hard time believing it when I first saw it, but I am so glad Atlanta shot it down. While I loved Holik while he was in NJ, he has been on a steady decline with injuries to boot. Madden is a Selke candidate every year and is having a great offensive season. No offense to Elias, Langenbrunner, or anyone else on the team, but John Madden (to me) was a no-brainer to be captain. He is the poster boy for what Devils hockey has always been about; hard-nosed, intense, smart hockey. Anyone hear me on this? Madden, Elias and Langenbrunner are all good choices for Captain.... and there's the trick... good choices.... this Team has no Stevens... er scratch that... it's only great player is in goal and league rules prohibit him from being captain. As for the proposed trade of Madden for Holik.... until I hear Lou say he did that, I'd be skeptical of that rumor if I was you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Masked Fan Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 I'm a big fan, especially due to my favorite of all goals, the shortie. But, while having the Maddog be a Captain is very appealing to me, Langs has been a VERY VERY good leader from what I see on the ice. He has been hussling more than everyone around him, johnny on the spot when it comes to passing into the zone and forechecking, and has really impressed me. My only unknown is how he is in the locker room. Madden would be a great selection for the C if anything ever happened to Langs, for sure. But I couldn't think of stripping Langs with all the great work he has shown in every game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteyvegas Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 I'm sure this board's in agreement. In fact, I believe this sentiment goes back to when Scotty retired. Expecially after he got that scar across his cheek during the playoffs. He looked absolutely captain-like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metallidevils Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 i feel like there should be more talk about the rabbit of approval and less talk about elias Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyFan42 Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 (edited) I'm just fine with Langenbrunner as captain. Then again, since I dared to question the content of the Kool-Aid and apparently outed myself as a bandwagon fan who is only happy when the team goes 82-0-0 and sweeps its way to the Cup while Lou brings in a cavalcade of big-name players, I'm not sure my opinion counts anymore. EDIT: That's not to say Madden wouldn't be a good captain, but as Masked Fan said, there's no use in stripping the C from Langs at this point. Edited February 28, 2008 by RowdyFan42 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britoon Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 (edited) I love Langs as captain and, while I believe Mad dog would be a great captain as well, the team seems to have benefitted from number 15's leadership. Why mess with a good thing for now? Plus, I think Elias being stripped is the best thing that happened to him, his gameplay is vastly improved. Edited February 28, 2008 by britoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC Devs Fan Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Unless Madden has undergone a complete transformation since the beginning of the season, or really over the last couple of seasons, then why would we name him captain? Both Elias and Langs were chosen over him after he'd been here quite awhile... I am sure if management thought he was the right guy for the job then he;d already be wearing the C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britoon Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Unless Madden has undergone a complete transformation since the beginning of the season, or really over the last couple of seasons, then why would we name him captain? Both Elias and Langs were chosen over him after he'd been here quite awhile... I am sure if management thought he was the right guy for the job then he;d already be wearing the C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatansDevils Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 I was just thinking about the off season trade move that still baffles me and maybe someone can help explain. Lou proposed John Madden for Bobby Holik and the Thrashers denied??!! I had a hard time believing it when I first saw it, but I am so glad Atlanta shot it down. While I loved Holik while he was in NJ, he has been on a steady decline with injuries to boot. Madden is a Selke candidate every year and is having a great offensive season. No offense to Elias, Langenbrunner, or anyone else on the team, but John Madden (to me) was a no-brainer to be captain. He is the poster boy for what Devils hockey has always been about; hard-nosed, intense, smart hockey. Anyone hear me on this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC Devs Fan Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 I don't see how Madden does not win the Selke. It would be pure robbery if Madden didn't win the Selke this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatansDevils Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 The Selke, as with many of the awards, seems less to do with how a player does in any given season but are 'career accomplishment' awards; you have to hope you have a good season and not have anyone else nominated who has never won before but is recognized as a great defensive player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confusious Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Na, I'd go Elias. I like the new and improved permanently pissed off Elias. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brodeurrocks Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Madden, Elias and Langenbrunner are all good choices for Captain.... and there's the trick... good choices.... this Team has no Stevens... er scratch that... it's only great player is in goal and league rules prohibit him from being captain.As for the proposed trade of Madden for Holik.... until I hear Lou say he did that, I'd be skeptical of that rumor if I was you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devs4LIFE Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Na, I'd go Elias. I like the new and improved permanently pissed off Elias. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaneykoIsGod Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Between Madden not getting the C and this supposed rumor of a Holik trade (again, consider the source ... (N)Єverson), I have a feeling that the Devils management/coaching staff knows something about Madden's personality that we don't. Something that, say, might compel a player to shoot a puck at the head coach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elias26 Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Me too, I always see him and wonder what he's so pissed off about. It's like he is trying to be more bad ass since Langenbrunner was names captain, it all started with the tinted visor and now every time the camera is on him hes shoving someone or cursing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyFan42 Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Between Madden not getting the C and this supposed rumor of a Holik trade (again, consider the source ... (N)Єverson), I have a feeling that the Devils management/coaching staff knows something about Madden's personality that we don't. Something that, say, might compel a player to shoot a puck at the head coach. Indeed. I forgot about that puck thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Masked Fan Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 ... I have a feeling that the Devils management/coaching staff knows something about Madden's personality that we don't. Something that, say, might compel a player to shoot a puck at the head coach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
empulse27 Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 this thread, except for the post above mine, gets the Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Fan Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Stevens says Madden is a captain material, but since Langs is the captain and so far the team is doing great. Madden can be the captain when Langsy is no longer a Devil or injured. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC Devs Fan Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 And as far as Elias goes, the guy should never be captain unless he can show he can be a consistent threat, which he hasn't really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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