c and a's for canada.

dose anyone know who gets theam.

my bet:

Phaneuf: C
Stewart: A
Carter: A
Richards: A

my bet:

Phaneuf: C
Stewart: A
Carter: A
Richards: A

Do they have to have three alternates?

I'd never put an A on Stewart.

Oh, and my three choices would be:

C: Phaneuf
A: Richards
A: Bergeron

my bet:

Phaneuf: C
Stewart: A
Carter: A
Richards: A
looks good minus stewart...

Phaneuf: C
Carter: A
Bergeron: A

Phaneuf: C
Carter: A
Bergeron: A

If Mike Richards doesn't get an A at the very least, I would be very surprised.

Phaneuf: C
Carter: A
Bergeron: A

There is no way Richards will not have a letter on his jersey.

Richards should have the C IMO. Great leader.

ok if 2 As...
then

Phaneuf: C
Richards: A
Carter: A


What's wrong with Stewart tho, I admit I dont know him much, thought he'd be a good leader.

ok if 2 As...
then

Phaneuf: C
Richards: A
Carter: A


What's wrong with Stewart tho, I admit I dont know him much, thought he'd be a good leader.
You have to be able to spell alternate before you can get it on your jersey.

C: Richards
A: Phaneuf
A: Colliton

C Phaneuf
A Richards
A Bergeron

One of the articles I read said the 'C' is coming down to Richards or Phaneuf.

Richards should have the C IMO. Great leader.

Yeah, I hesitated a great deal before going with someone else. He'd be an excellent choice, that's for sure.

One of the articles I read said the 'C' is coming down to Richards or Phaneuf.

Really? I'd be far more inclined to give it to Carter than Richards. I even kinda like him better than Phaneuf.

Then again, this is like the one thing no fan can really judge.

C: Richards

A: Phaneuf
A: Colliton

If there is a third 'A' handed out, than Carter.

C: Richards
A: Phaneuf
A: Colliton

Sounds about right to me.

My bet would be to see Dion Phaneuf as our nation's captain, with Mike Richards and Jeff Carter as the assistants. I'd personally love to see Jeremy Colliton get an 'A', but I'm not sure whether his role on the team would justify it.

I don't really see what Patrice Bergeron would get an 'A.' Yeah, he's had time in the 'show already, but he's not really a vocal leader nor the type of on-ice leader that a Richards or Phaneuf is.

I think Phaneuf will be the choice for captain. I think Sutter will want to go with a guy that he can rely on and knows, and Phaneuf is probably the logical choice over Fraser. As for the A's, Richards is probably a lock, from what I heard on this kid, he's a tremendous leader. It will be interesting to see who gets the third, as there is tremendous leadership left on this team.

My bet would be to see Dion Phaneuf as our nation's captain, with Mike Richards and Jeff Carter as the assistants. I'd personally love to see Jeremy Colliton get an 'A', but I'm not sure whether his role on the team would justify it.

I don't really see what Patrice Bergeron would get an 'A.' Yeah, he's had time in the 'show already, but he's not really a vocal leader nor the type of on-ice leader that a Richards or Phaneuf is.
Actually Bergeron is an excellent leader on and off the ice. Experience alone gives him an edge over most of the team.

Actually Bergeron is an excellent leader on and off the ice.

How's that?

Phaneuf " C"
Richards "A"
Getzlaf "A"

How's that?
Bergeron is one of the hardest working players you will see. He will play any role the coach offers him. He does have alot of skill but deterination is why is at the NHL level at the moment. From what I heard from radio announcers and boston fans, Bergeron is quite the leader in Providence.

C - Phaneuf (not a question really)
A - Bergeron
A - Richards / other

C - Phaneuf (not a question really)
A - Bergeron
A - Richards / other
Explain? I am interested in knowing what Phaneuf has that Richards doesn't in terms of leadership.

Explain? I am interested in knowing what Phaneuf has that Richards doesn't in terms of leadership.
I just see Phaneuf as a player to set the tone during a game more than Richards, again, just my opinion. Richards obviously has a chance to be Captain, but I feel Phaneuf will and should be given the "C".

I just see Phaneuf as a more dominating player than Richards, and maybe his teammates will follow off a huge hit or something of that nature....

I just see Phaneuf as a player to set the tone during a game more than Richards, again, just my opinion. Richards obviously has a chance to be Captain, but I feel Phaneuf will and should be given the "C".

I just see Phaneuf as a more dominating player than Richards, and maybe his teammates will follow off a huge hit or something of that nature....
I respect your decision but you put "no question really" in there which kindoff through me off.

I respect your decision but you put "no question really" in there which kindoff through me off.
Yea, maybe it should.
I always do stuff like that in my posts, just because I see it as no question. I can see Richards getting the C though.

How's that?

I'll take a guy (Bergeron) who played regularily ES PK PS on the third best team in the NHL as my "A" any day of the week.


Bergeron wasn't vocal enough for you last year???
Good. He shouldn't have been... he was an 18yr-old- he shouldn't be telling anybody anything -yet- at the NHL level.

He leads by example and by playing hard and not backing down. He went to and graduated from the Martin Lapointe school of leadership... say what you want about Lapointe -he is a ferocious leader.

I know the numbers of Juniour hockey look sexier in comparison -but if you look at what Bergeron did last year- there is no questioning him.

Ya, Richards is probley a great leader etc.... but if I'm on team Canada I've got more respect for a guy who played in the NHL, scored (a beauty) the OT GW in the Stanley Cup playoffs and made the Mens National team right after that...over a guy who is great at telling a bunch of 16 and 17yr-old what do do...

Let's not forget that Bergeron is the ONLY guy on this team to have won a Gold-medal for his team at a major tournament...

I'll take a guy (Bergeron) who played regularily ES PK PS on the third best team in the NHL as my "A" any day of the week.


Bergeron wasn't vocal enough for you last year???
Good. He shouldn't have been... he was an 18yr-old- he shouldn't be telling anybody anything -yet- at the NHL level.

He leads by example and by playing hard and not backing down. He went to and graduated from the Martin Lapointe school of leadership... say what you want about Lapointe -he is a ferocious leader.
I know the numbers of Juniour hockey look sexier in comparison -but if you look at what Bergeron did last year- there is no questioning him.

Ya, Richards is probley a great leader etc.... but if I'm on team Canada I've got more respect for a guy who played in the NHL, scored (a beauty) the OT GW in the Stanley Cup playoffs and made the Mens National team right after that...over a guy who is great at telling a bunch of 16 and 17yr-old what do do...

Let's not forget that Bergeron is the ONLY guy on this team to have won a Gold-medal for his team at a major tournament...

who is that philly or san jose... because i know you don't mean a team that lost in the first round of the playoffs to the lowest seeded team in their conference after being up 3 games to 1... :joker: but then again that team was montreal :bow: :yo:


but anyways ya i think he will forsure get an 'A'

No A for Sidney, eh?

Ya, Richards is probley a great leader etc.... but if I'm on team Canada I've got more respect for a guy who played in the NHL, scored (a beauty) the OT GW in the Stanley Cup playoffs

Not to take anything away from Bergeron, but his OT goal was paerhaps the softest goal Theodore has ever given up. In the end it doesn't matter, but I'd hardly call it a beauty.

No A for Sidney, eh?
It won't even be a consideration and that's not saying that Sidney doesn't have
leadership qualities but he will show his leadership quietly on the ice.It would
probably not go over well giving a C or an A to a 17 yr old on a team of 19 yr
olds especially when there are plenty of 19 yr old leaders in their own right.
Besides Sidney wouldn't want them to anyway.

Whats the knock on Stewart?

who is that philly or san jose... because i know you don't mean a team that lost in the first round of the playoffs to the lowest seeded team in their conference after being up 3 games to 1... :joker: but then again that team was montreal :bow: :yo:


but anyways ya i think he will forsure get an 'A'

We lost to the Islanders?!?!? Montreal wasn't the lowest seeded team in the playoffs, the Isles were.

I think Stewart should wear an "A" because this is a group of boys that have a lot of respect for him. And, in a leadership position, he'll step up and try to set an example.

Whats the knock on Stewart?
Was wondering that myself.

Phaneuf will get the C over Richards because Sutter trusts him and is his coach! I mean, why else is Colin Fraser on the team? Nothing to knock against Fraser, great player but surely him playing for Sutter helped him get on the team.

Anyways, either Phaneuf or Richards will be good choices.

Nonetheless, great team. Can't wait to win gold again on US soil.

I'll take a guy (Bergeron) who played regularily ES PK PS on the third best team in the NHL as my "A" any day of the week.

I hope that was a joke.

I don't care where the Bruins finished during the regular season, to consider them the 3rd best team in the NHL is laughable.

C - Phaneuf
A - Richards
A - Bergeron

We lost to the Islanders?!?!? Montreal wasn't the lowest seeded team in the playoffs, the Isles were.

my bad... still a first round exit none the less

my bad... still a first round exit none the less
I'm used to it. Boston does well in the regular season but stinks in the playoffs.

I dont think Stewart should have a letter. He didnt have a strong camp as he was one of the few vets to play in the last game against the UofM, I read an article where Sutter said he was trying to send a message to a few vets, meaning Stewart. I dont think you can give a guy a letter who didnt step up in camp, especailly with how many leaders are on these club. IMO Richards will wear the C, Carter and Phaneuf the A's.