jagknife Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 They have a couple of guys who could have worn the 'C', but Gionta was clearly the fan favorite and the one the fans most expected to get it. I'm sure he'll wear it well, and he's got a great report with the media up there as well. And it's nice for the Habs fans who've been waiting for a season to get the 'C' on someone, they don't have to watch three Assistants skating around for another full season man, i wonder what they're going through.... oh wait... lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagknife Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 Great for Gio he learned from a great organization and leadership. Has a Hab Captain ever been an American? Chelios in 90 was the co captain with Carbenaou or however you spell his last name, but he was the first non-canadien, koivu was the first non-north american so gionta will be the first full time, solo, american captain of the Habs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neb00rs Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 (edited) Great for Gio he learned from a great organization and leadership. Has a Hab Captain ever been an American? Chris Chelios was a co-captain in 89-90. Before that - No one. Aside from that, Saku Koivu was the first non-Canadien to wear the "C". Edited September 16, 2010 by ben00rs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilNurn Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 Woo! Congrats Gio! Glad to see him getting recognition for what he does. If I make it to Montreal next spring maybe they won't boo me out in my Gionta jersey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouse Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 Congrats, Gio! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Masked Fan Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 Chris Chelios was a co-captain in 89-90. Before that - No one. Aside from that, Saku Koivu was the first non-Canadien to wear the "C". Not to be a dick or anything, but you really shoulda read jagknifes' post before you hit "Add Reply" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefiestygoat Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 (edited) Congrats to him, what a honor! Edited September 17, 2010 by thefiestygoat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neb00rs Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 Not to be a dick or anything, but you really shoulda read jagknifes' post before you hit "Add Reply" Touche. Touche. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prucenterrules Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 Congrats Gio! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SatansDevils Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 Good for Gionta. Well deserved for him there as he had a good season last year for them. He will make a good captain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoArmySports Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 I kinda wish he would of stayed with the Devils. He's short I'm short kinda one of the reasons I liked him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice dog Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 holy sh!t...congrats mighty mouse! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revan Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 Congrats Gio! Still one of my favorite players +1 Congrats to the Rochester Rocket! Still, it will be kinda weird to see him wearing a C at first (never imagined him as a captain... Not saying he won't make a good one, just saying it might be weird... Maybe it's his size and the fact that I never really viewed him as a leader on that veteran-loaded New Jersey team). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njdevils2003champs Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 All the best Gio! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyrsuck26 Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 I miss Gio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC Devs Fan Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 In some ways the one breakout season Gio had made fans think he could do that every year instead of viewing it as an abberent year. Glad to see he landed on his feet in a class organization. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Puddy Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 Frankly, reading that Gio will be captain in Montreal makes me think... just give the f'n C to Parise already. We've had plenty of guys come through the organization that have been "captain material" with other teams, but they never got the "C" here because they lived in the shadow of one of the greatest captains ever (or maybe because we've had such a wishy-washy coaching situation). Now we have a guy who could be the next great Devils captain, yet he doesn't have the "C" yet. Get a damned long term deal done, and pin the C to his chest. Give the team some stability in the locker room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClutchDevil30 Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 Brad Bombardir also captained the Wild during one of their rotating captaincies... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshall Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Confirmed and such. Also: Langenbrunner saw the makings of a future captain even then. He and Gionta stay in touch and spoke about the captaincy in the days leading up to the announcement. “He was a young guy when he was here, especially at the beginning,” Langenbrunner said. “ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Masked Fan Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 Confirmed and such. Also: Any time I hear such anymore I am reminded of Miss Teen SC! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim777 Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 So, not only did the Habs make Gionta their Captain, they took the "A" away from Gomez, and gave it Hal Gill. Evidently they didn't think Gomez' effort was consistent with someone who wears the A full time for the Bleu, Blanc, Rouge. Gomez is wearing the "A" against Buffalo tonight, but only because Gill is out of the lineup. True story. http://canadiens.nhl.com/club/roster.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weekes Head Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 “He was a young guy when he was here, especially at the beginning,” Langenbrunner said. “ ah. so THAT's how age works. i always wondered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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