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spade632
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Canada
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 Posted - 10/01/2008 : 09:10:09
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For those who don't know, The Vancouver Canucks have named Robert Luongo as their Captain. However, according to league rules Goalies can't wear the C so they Canucks have named Willie Mitchell, Mattias Ohlund, and Ryan Kesler as alternates. Mitchell is designated to communicate with on-ice officials and Ohlund will take the ceremonial faceoffs.
I think it's without a doubt that Luongo (like Brodeur in New Jersey) is an undisputed team leader who deserves some form of recognition for the significant roles they play on-ice and in the dressing room.
As well, the Canucks, I think, deserve credit for going against the grain and appointing a goalie as Captain. At the same time, I'm not entirely sure that it's the right choice as far as mechanics go. As stated, Luongo is the "spiritual" leader but the splitting of other tasks amongst the alternates could potentially lead to some issues on-ice and in the locker room.
Overall though, I think it's a good choice and deserved recognition for Luongo's roll on the Canucks. I'm sure Canucks fans are hoping that his groin injury (sustained the same day he was named Captain) isn't too serious.
As an aside, the last goalie to be named Captain was the Habs' Bill Durnan (47-48 season) who left his crease so much to argue calls that they changed the rules the next year to prohibit goalies from acting as captains or alternates.
Your thoughts?
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Edited by - spade632 on 10/01/2008 09:11:10
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Luongo named Canucks Captain 
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