I think we go a year with no C, then Quinn Hughes gets it on the home opener in 2024
keisezr
Me
ebb_omega
If it’s anybody other than /u/kneejerk_nuck I’m giving up and becoming a Toronto fan.
electricnux
I would give another year to Quinn to really take over that locker room as a leader and then officially announce it in Oct 2024
elrizzy
Give it to the fans, aka the 7th player.
samchez86
Luke Schenn
tripcy
I think Quinn should get it.
CamaroGirl96
No one. Let’s go a year with the three ‘A’s so they get more used to their leadership roles first.
Stumbles947
Hate quinn hes too cocky that whole family is and petey would be my choice but i found out hes to aftaid to talk to the team so you cant have that. Millers not captain material and iv never disliked the canucks this much in my 34 years of being a die hard!
ImAnAfricanCanuck
We cant go with a captain next year. No one has truly stood above anyone else yet, except a slight edge to Hughes who has shown great vocal leadership on and off the ice, shown amazing accountability and has signed long term.
I do worry about Hughes as a captain come playoff time, though. Massive target gets put on his back and if he faulters in that pressure the whole team looks to find the next man up.
I want to see the Canucks make the playoffs this year, with no captain, and see who really shines both through the regular season and the playoffs.
No more gifting anything to anyone.
NerdPunch
My 2cents, you don’t name a Captain until this team makes the playoffs.
samuelmeirels
Hughes
ApocalypseNah
Captain Petey will turn the Canucks into the Spurs of hockey. Forget the yelling, crying, and chest puffing. It will be stoic, methodical, and strategic system-building optimized for playoff success and dynasty longevity. Swedes, Russians, and Quinn Hughes working together on the new hockey space race. Petey 2024.
xizrtilhh
It’s gonna be Messier when he comes out of retirement. Why else would they be clearing cap space?
brodiefilm
With the captaincy vacant and the OEL buyout it’s also going to be interesting to see who steps up into the leadership group. If (when) one of the above gets the C, there could be 2 additional players with A’s… no idea who those would be, it’ll be fun to see which players take the next step.
ubcthrowaway-01
Pettersson needs to sign a 8 year deal or atleast any long term contract before he gets the C
2BFrank69
Hughes
nodarknesswillendure
Hughes should get it but I agree with others – if this organization is able to exercise patience then next year will not be an all in year, and we should stick with A’s to let the team grow and develop, then give Quinn the C at the beginning of the 2024-5 season.
There’s been so much turnover and turmoil and drama. We just need to let things settle this year. Idk if this org is capable of that though.
ipittypattypetty
Give to Raymond, Ballard, or a 3rd.
Physics_Puzzleheaded
I would like to see a player show some consistency year to year before giving it to anyone.
JerbearCuddles
Huggy. The team will probably go with no C, I don’t see the point in waiting. Just give it to Petey or Huggy and lets move on. It also seems like Tocchet has been pushing hard for Petey and Hughes as leaders. Just name one and be done with it.
Malforian
Miller – we need this kind of leadership for once in the locker room
SwimminDolphins69
JT Miller. Canuck’s need a leader with Grit.
arazamatazguy
Pettersson – Seems like the real leader of the team, probably doesn’t want the the C and doesn’t need the C to be a leader.
Hughes – Probably will get the C, will deserve the C but kind of a strange captain.
Miller – Would make a terrible Captain, won’t me Captain.
JustysJ16
Brock Boeser so they can lose another captain. He’s also my fav player and I’m biased
MaggerStrung
I mean, they could do a co-captain system with Petey and Hughes. Buffalo did it OUAT.
Historian_Acrobatic
First two are gonna jet as soon as their contracts are up. Ownership is a joke and I doubt they’ll want any part of this mockery of a team and how it’s being run. I’ll remain a loyal fan and HOPE i’m wrong….but there’s already rumblings about Petey. Hughes is only a matter of time.
HappyHapless
The C must be earned. Let the real leaders step up next season to prove themselves. We can have this discussion again next year.
kaotikz3030
Petey or Huggy. Im ok with either. I actuaply think Huggy would be better suited just because he has some experience doing post game stuff and commenting on special events. But in my heart i hope petey gets it and is able to lead by example
TheCryingOrc4eva
I want miller
sasksasquatch
Considering the way Tocchet was talking, I think Quinn Hughes gets the C.
C_HVAC
JT Miller
meanseanbean
Hughes
NotaRussianChabot
When we gave it to Luongo, he wasn’t technically allowed to serve as our captain.
This is why I think him being retired and working for another team should stop us from giving it to Luongo again.
itzpiiz
Demko
YouCanFucough
I think any of them would be good. I think Hughes seems to want it the most from what we’ve seen
stenger121
OEL, he may be getting up there in age….wait, what?
Nevermind
championchipcookie
For the fans who think they’re going to wait another year to announce a captain… they’re definitely not doing that.
Hughes will be named captain at the beginning of the season.
NotoriousBananaHavoc
Hughes 100 percent I love EP but Hughes chose Canucks with his contract and his dedication to the city. Ppl in New Jersey are so delusional that Quinn Hughes will leave to join them when in fact Jack Hughes spends more time hanging out in Vancouver in the off season.
AgentKorralin
Before last season, I would have said nobody and just see who emerges. We traded our captain and went without for a couple of months, and quite honestly, Hughes emerged quickly as being Captain ready. I say Hughes without a doubt.
monkey314
They wait until after this season, cos if they bomb no-one is going to want to stay
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No one and we run with 3 alternates.
At least to start the season.
I think we go a year with no C, then Quinn Hughes gets it on the home opener in 2024
Me
If it’s anybody other than /u/kneejerk_nuck I’m giving up and becoming a Toronto fan.
I would give another year to Quinn to really take over that locker room as a leader and then officially announce it in Oct 2024
Give it to the fans, aka the 7th player.
Luke Schenn
I think Quinn should get it.
No one. Let’s go a year with the three ‘A’s so they get more used to their leadership roles first.
Hate quinn hes too cocky that whole family is and petey would be my choice but i found out hes to aftaid to talk to the team so you cant have that. Millers not captain material and iv never disliked the canucks this much in my 34 years of being a die hard!
We cant go with a captain next year. No one has truly stood above anyone else yet, except a slight edge to Hughes who has shown great vocal leadership on and off the ice, shown amazing accountability and has signed long term.
I do worry about Hughes as a captain come playoff time, though. Massive target gets put on his back and if he faulters in that pressure the whole team looks to find the next man up.
I want to see the Canucks make the playoffs this year, with no captain, and see who really shines both through the regular season and the playoffs.
No more gifting anything to anyone.
My 2cents, you don’t name a Captain until this team makes the playoffs.
Hughes
Captain Petey will turn the Canucks into the Spurs of hockey. Forget the yelling, crying, and chest puffing. It will be stoic, methodical, and strategic system-building optimized for playoff success and dynasty longevity. Swedes, Russians, and Quinn Hughes working together on the new hockey space race. Petey 2024.
It’s gonna be Messier when he comes out of retirement. Why else would they be clearing cap space?
With the captaincy vacant and the OEL buyout it’s also going to be interesting to see who steps up into the leadership group. If (when) one of the above gets the C, there could be 2 additional players with A’s… no idea who those would be, it’ll be fun to see which players take the next step.
Pettersson needs to sign a 8 year deal or atleast any long term contract before he gets the C
Hughes
Hughes should get it but I agree with others – if this organization is able to exercise patience then next year will not be an all in year, and we should stick with A’s to let the team grow and develop, then give Quinn the C at the beginning of the 2024-5 season.
There’s been so much turnover and turmoil and drama. We just need to let things settle this year. Idk if this org is capable of that though.
Give to Raymond, Ballard, or a 3rd.
I would like to see a player show some consistency year to year before giving it to anyone.
Huggy. The team will probably go with no C, I don’t see the point in waiting. Just give it to Petey or Huggy and lets move on. It also seems like Tocchet has been pushing hard for Petey and Hughes as leaders. Just name one and be done with it.
Miller – we need this kind of leadership for once in the locker room
JT Miller. Canuck’s need a leader with Grit.
Pettersson – Seems like the real leader of the team, probably doesn’t want the the C and doesn’t need the C to be a leader.
Hughes – Probably will get the C, will deserve the C but kind of a strange captain.
Miller – Would make a terrible Captain, won’t me Captain.
Brock Boeser so they can lose another captain. He’s also my fav player and I’m biased
I mean, they could do a co-captain system with Petey and Hughes. Buffalo did it OUAT.
First two are gonna jet as soon as their contracts are up. Ownership is a joke and I doubt they’ll want any part of this mockery of a team and how it’s being run. I’ll remain a loyal fan and HOPE i’m wrong….but there’s already rumblings about Petey. Hughes is only a matter of time.
The C must be earned. Let the real leaders step up next season to prove themselves. We can have this discussion again next year.
Petey or Huggy. Im ok with either. I actuaply think Huggy would be better suited just because he has some experience doing post game stuff and commenting on special events. But in my heart i hope petey gets it and is able to lead by example
I want miller
Considering the way Tocchet was talking, I think Quinn Hughes gets the C.
JT Miller
Hughes
When we gave it to Luongo, he wasn’t technically allowed to serve as our captain.
This is why I think him being retired and working for another team should stop us from giving it to Luongo again.
Demko
I think any of them would be good. I think Hughes seems to want it the most from what we’ve seen
OEL, he may be getting up there in age….wait, what?
Nevermind
For the fans who think they’re going to wait another year to announce a captain… they’re definitely not doing that.
Hughes will be named captain at the beginning of the season.
Hughes 100 percent I love EP but Hughes chose Canucks with his contract and his dedication to the city. Ppl in New Jersey are so delusional that Quinn Hughes will leave to join them when in fact Jack Hughes spends more time hanging out in Vancouver in the off season.
Before last season, I would have said nobody and just see who emerges. We traded our captain and went without for a couple of months, and quite honestly, Hughes emerged quickly as being Captain ready. I say Hughes without a doubt.
They wait until after this season, cos if they bomb no-one is going to want to stay