Habs Go The Alternate Route

by Robert L on Sep 30, 2009 10:43 PM EDT

Canadiens coach Jacques Martin, who previously mentioned that a captain would be named by the season's launch has let it be known that the club will for now be going forth with three alternates to start the season.

The chosen trio are Andrei Markov, the nine year vet who had worn the "A" this past season, Brian Gionta, who several see as the next captain, and Hal Gill, for reasons that I fail to see at present. No knock on Gill. I'm just caught a little of guard with his nomination. I was expecting maybe Scott Gomez or Josh Gorges.

Whether the Canadiens' next captain emerges from this group waits to be seen. For now, Martin has not set a concrete timetable for the naming of a captain, but has said the team will not play out the entire season without a captain.

A few weeks back, a poll at this site asked what readers thought about the captain question. Several players were named and options given. The final count read that 121 of 399, or 30% of readers opted for waiting rather than rotating.

It still seems odd that the team is starting a season without a captain.

Wonder which team, the Maple Leafs or Habs will name one first?

Wouldn't it be a bit agonizing if Toronto names Komisarek to the role before the Habs solve the mystery?

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Gionta is a nice pick

I could actually see him wearing the “C” at a later date. I’ve got him pegged for a high scoring season.

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by hockeyhead on Sep 30, 2009 11:33 PM EDT reply actions

Leafs captain expected in November

Ron Wilson said he’d like to have one picked , like of the three A’s (Komisarek, Beauchemin, Kaberle) by some point in November.

Ya! The Habs Rule!

by yathehabsrule on Sep 30, 2009 11:50 PM EDT reply actions

It’ll be Komi, if he’s not injured!

by Robert L on Oct 1, 2009 8:03 AM EDT up reply actions

He will play well against us, but after Lucic kicks his ass again, that will take some of the wind out of his sails. It’s nice to be able to stand up and talk, but if you can’t back it up, it’s not worth much. The only consolation for Komisarek is that he’s got Orr there to fight for him.

by nyhabsfan on Oct 1, 2009 12:26 PM EDT reply actions