Why Hejduk gave up the 'C'

At Least You Won't Go Down With The 'Ship', Bro.

Hejduk had very little left last season. Shoulda retired.

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Originally posted 08:32 AM ET  09.06 by dannylimes

Hejduk had very little left last season. Shoulda retired.

Or, should be playing for the Red Wings.

I don't care how talented this kid is, I think it's reeks of desperation to put the "C" on a 19 year old's jersey. Surely there must be a respected veteran on the Avalanche that plays a significant roll on the ice?

I had a lot of negativity to post on this, but then I remembered, the "Captain" of my beloved Leafs is "Captain D".

And yes, he does stink like rotten fish (fast food reference for our Canadian brothers)

QUOTE(#5):

Originally posted 09:10 AM ET  09.06 by BGDave

I had a lot of negativity to post on this, but then I remembered, the "Captain" of my beloved Leafs is "Captain D".And yes, he does stink like rotten fish (fast food reference for our Canadian brothers)

Does he still stink like The Avery's seconds or has that all been washed away?

QUOTE(#6):

Originally posted 09:16 AM ET  09.06 by Garbage Man

Does he still stink like The Avery's seconds or has that all been washed away?

Nope. He got engaged to her last week.

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Originally posted 09:01 AM ET  09.06 by Rex Racer

I don't care how talented this kid is, I think it's reeks of desperation to put the "C" on a 19 year old's jersey. Surely there must be a respected veteran on the Avalanche that plays a significant roll on the ice?

Exactly- give the kid an "A" ...earn the "C"

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Originally posted 09:55 AM ET  09.06 by Harry Crack

Exactly- give the kid an "A" ...earn the "C"

I remember this kid who played for the Bruins that established himself as the bestest player in all the world after only two years in the NHL and he never wore the "C" on his jersey. He did get an "A" after a few years, but the Captain was some Indian fella who had been a round a long time and was respected by everyone in the league.

The only reason they gave Gabriel the "C" instead of any of their Centers is because the organization does not know which players they are going to be able to keep.Whether a trade of FA takes over. So they went with the safe bet by giving it to their top wing. Since the Av's know they can hold on to him for a very long time.

QUOTE(#4):

Originally posted 09:01 AM ET  09.06 by Rex Racer

I don't care how talented this kid is, I think it's reeks of desperation to put the "C" on a 19 year old's jersey. Surely there must be a respected veteran on the Avalanche that plays a significant roll on the ice?

As much as everyone blasts Sid around here, when the Penguins offered him the "C" in his second year he turned it down the honor until he felt he was ready for it.

Why Hejduk gave up the 'C'

I don't really care why he gave up the 'C'. I know I'm never going to.

QUOTE(#11):

Originally posted 10:03 AM ET  09.06 by Burgh-Fan

As much as everyone blasts Sid around here, when the Penguins offered him the "C" in his second year he turned it down the honor until he felt he was ready for it.

Not everyone, I am a huge fan , and hearing this does not surprise me at all.

QUOTE(#9):

Originally posted 10:02 AM ET  09.06 by Rex Racer

I remember this kid who played for the Bruins that established himself as the bestest player in all the world after only two years in the NHL and he never wore the "C" on his jersey. He did get an "A" after a few years, but the Captain was some Indian fella who had been a round a long time and was respected by everyone in the league.

Well done ! As a Canadiens fan pre Calgary Flames existence , i had grudging respect for the little Stan train that could !

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Originally posted 08:50 AM ET  09.06 by THE BISHOP!

Or, should be playing for the Red Wings.

We're all too bitter for that. Though not relevent now, old Avs-Wings rivalry doesn't die.

19 years old is way too young for being captain. The pressure is going to mess up his development. For historical perspective see Lindros, Eric.

Captain for a season that may never be. An ignoble award?

QUOTE(#6):

Originally posted 09:16 AM ET  09.06 by Garbage Man

Does he still stink like The Avery's seconds or has that all been washed away?

Oh man :))))))

At 21 Stevie Y was awarded the 'C' and excelled, but he was a mature player already. Gabriel Landeskog really didn't ring a bell, had to look him up.:(

QUOTE(#11):

Originally posted 10:03 AM ET  09.06 by Burgh-Fan

As much as everyone blasts Sid around here, when the Penguins offered him the "C" in his second year he turned it down the honor until he felt he was ready for it.

Yes--I do recall that.