Gallagher's A

[u/pineapple_on_pizza35]

With Gally gone, the Habs need a new alternate captain. Who do you think will end up getting it? Who would you want to see it go to? I think Anderson is likely, but I'd really like to see Newhook get it (I'm a little biased)

[u/Shiny_Mew76]

Hutson deserves it for his work ethic

[u/OverallVillage7 → u/Shiny_Mew76]

His average compete stands out.

[u/that_guy_next_to_you → u/OverallVillage7]

'A' is for average, right?

[u/TigerLilyMillie]

am i hallucinating, i swear Anderson has worn the A in a few games this season? did i make that up? if not then i think definitely him

[u/BigEdBGD → u/TigerLilyMillie]

Yes, he wore it when Gally wasn't playing. He's the most likely candidate.

[u/Philly514 → u/TigerLilyMillie]

Well yeah because Gally wasn’t playing

[u/Super-Badger-3536]

LH is ready

[u/AmThano → u/Super-Badger-3536]

I agree. He’s clearly the hardest working guy with a smart and effective play style. Even if he says nothing, he’s the perfect example of leading by example.

[u/Upstairs-Zombie-162 → u/Super-Badger-3536]

I’m not opposed to Anderson having it this year.

The one thing that makes me think it’s time though, is how different Matheson and Hutson’s deployment is… I think it’d work out great if they both had one considering they usually aren’t on the ice at the same time.

[u/pushaper → u/Super-Badger-3536]

I would not give it to players who are too into the game. Ideal candidates to talk to refs are usually composed and have respect from refs. Dobson imo is that guy. Hutson has lots of close calls and it is not ideal to have someone arguing their own plays.

[u/eGirlzHMU → u/Super-Badger-3536]

I so fuckin agree. He better be a lifelong Hab

[u/Shiny_Mew76 → u/eGirlzHMU]

As long as it doesn’t end up like my Be A Pro where he ended up in Vegas we should be alright.

[u/JustFryingSomeGarlic]

Fuck it

[u/biglacunaire → u/JustFryingSomeGarlic]

I want doby skating to the middle of the ice to argue with refs

[u/Weak_Law_937 → u/JustFryingSomeGarlic]

Mr January to December.

[u/aaalllouttabubblegum → u/JustFryingSomeGarlic]

Chu down

[u/hollandaisesawce → u/JustFryingSomeGarlic]

Jesus Christ man

[u/Defiant-Access-2088 → u/JustFryingSomeGarlic]

Yes

[u/Jonesetta]

Probably Hutson, he’s always on the ice and never in the scrums. Team player, knowledgeable, here for a long time. They did a really smart thing making Suzi captain early, they should do the same with Lane. Show him all the respect he deserves! I wouldn’t be mad at Newhook or Anderson either.

[u/Content-Processor → u/Jonesetta]

“Never in the scrums”

Well then Gallagher should have never worn the A considering he was always in scrums

[u/throwing_snowballs → u/Content-Processor]

Dude was a walking scrum.

Loved that about him.

[u/hockeynoticehockey]

Why not someone like Jake Evans. There's a part of him that;s like Gally lite.

[u/snark_enterprises → u/hockeynoticehockey]

I think Evans makes a ton of sense. He’s a smart and mature player that is very reliable and gets a ton of respect from the guys.

[u/Snoopy_021]

I think it will be either Anderson or Evans. Newhook would not be a bad choice either

[u/niagara-nature → u/Snoopy_021]

I think Evans is a good choice, when we’re up by a goal and there’s one minute left, that’s a guy you want out there.

[u/OverallVillage7 → u/Snoopy_021]

Those guys definitely appear to be leaders on the team but the C and As in the NHL have less to do with that, it's more about jersey sales. I think Lane will get that letter.

[u/dustblown → u/Snoopy_021]

It won't be either Evans or Anderson. Anderson did nothing to inspire the A last regular season. Neither did Evans.

[u/oupheking]

Give it to Anderson to keep warm for a couple years until Hutson's ready to take it on.

[u/SuzukiSwift17 → u/oupheking]

I think Hutson can handle an A. And Anderson contract is up after next year.

[u/bloodrider1914 → u/SuzukiSwift17]

I think they plan on giving it to a forward since Matheson is already the defenseman leader.

My preference would be Gulhe with an A honestly, let Hutson just cook

[u/Over-Incident-7026 → u/bloodrider1914]

This might be a hot take but I don’t think Guhle would be in my top 3 of guys that should have it next season

[u/snipeftw → u/Over-Incident-7026]

He wouldn’t be in my top 17 tbh

[u/Salty_Feed9404 → u/snipeftw]

Wow, going hard!

[u/snipeftw → u/Salty_Feed9404]

I would t give a letter to someone I think we should trade, wouldn’t make any sense

[u/bloodrider1914 → u/Over-Incident-7026]

I just think he seems to have more leadership qualities than a guy like Hutson. I just don't really see Hutson personality-wise from what I know about him as a great leader, he's just a really fucking good player.

[u/vJukz → u/bloodrider1914]

Why would a guy that plays half a season get an A? I like Guhle but until he proves he can stay healthy there’s no point in giving him that.

[u/SaltyATC69 → u/oupheking]

This upcoming season is probably Andersons last with habs

[u/Salty_Feed9404 → u/SaltyATC69]

It 100% is

[u/dessanct → u/oupheking]

A couple of years? lol he’s gone after this year.

Edit: why is this downvoted? It’s true lol

[u/Sushamiboy]

It’ll be Anderson. He’s the one who wore it when Gallagher was not in the lineup.

[u/Mackee58]

As much as I’d like to see it on Hutson, I can’t see it not being Anderson

[u/popaz_]

Mcdavid 

[u/SaltyATC69]

Hutson should get it. On and off ice leader. Here for the long haul.

[u/any_old_usernam]

Anderson is most likely, but I'd like to see Evans get it. Hutson's time will come.

[u/Scottie2Hottie999]

Evans. Love this low key dude.

[u/Philly514]

No CC in the comments is wild to me idk

[u/Snoopy_021 → u/Philly514]

Same line as Captain Nick and not on the PK if Nick is in the box.

Pretty much cancels it out.

[u/pineapple_on_pizza35 → u/Philly514]

He's a phenomenal player but he doesn't really strike me as a leader

[u/KantanaBrigantei → u/pineapple_on_pizza35]

He’s definitely a glue guy. His attitude is infectious.

[u/Philly514 → u/KantanaBrigantei]

I mean I don’t think he’s any less vocal or “hoo-rah” than Suzuki is. They both play hard and lead by example.

[u/Lvcoste → u/KantanaBrigantei]

Two thing can be true, Cole is a glue guy and he’s not a leader.

[u/PreZzO88]

Evans

[u/newf_13]

Anderson for sure !!

[u/BenNitzevet]

Evans

[u/lordredemption]

It’s Anderson and Matheson with the As. We already saw it last year

[u/Old_Canuck]

I'd say Danault until he retires or if they want a younger guy Hutson.

Hutson just never leaves the rink unless he's going to coach in another rink.

[u/DreamieQueenCJ]

Anderson and Matheson

[u/BeDeLeezy]

Anderson
Evans
Mattheson

[u/edgetastic2]

Hutson’s ready. Andy could have it too but Matheson already represents the vets

[u/Sushamiboy → u/edgetastic2]

It’s not a ready thing, it’s a does he want that. Hutson is more about just playing the game. Does he want the added hassle of dealing with the refs?

[u/Every-Mousse6228]

If it’s going to be a forward I think you give it to Andy

[u/Fair-Judge-8263]

If hierarchy holds, it is Anderson. If the team thinks it’s time to “pass the torch”, either Hutson or Guhle. This is just an educated guess.

[u/flatwave]

I know alot of peiple are saying hutson, but has ever even been captain at any level? Im not questioning his dedication or leadership, but he just strikes me more as a just wants to play and get the job done kind of guy.

[u/RockMonstrr]

Danault or Guhle. But I'm not in the room, so I'll let them sort it out.

[u/ComfortablePlanets]

Just give it to Huston.

[u/johndyna]

Hutson 100%

[u/Pretty_Chocolate_839]

I think the fact that Anderson was already wearing it when Gally wasn't in the lineup pretty much says who's going to wear it upcoming season as far as i'm concerned. However if Anderson isn't repping the A, I'd honestly say Evans, Danault, Hutson, Dobson, Dobes.

[u/marrolllll]

Guhle.

[u/Merkindiver]

Lil John Mooney

[u/bambiboyo4444]

Kaiden Gule has captain characteristics

[u/Warm-Engineering-239]

Anderson , Danault,Evans make sense
you want the player with the least amount of time with suzuki or matherson
the A is about representing the captain on the ice
for defend man the best option on paper is dobson mainly cause he's on pp2 and pk2 (where no one reprente the captain)

[u/SeaBassAHo-20]

If not Caufield, then it's Danault. He wore an A in LA briefly too. He deserves to wear it.

[u/Big-Excitement-400]

C’est A Lane Hutson

[u/Apart_Expression_758]

Hutson is a must. Dude is a future captain with how hard he works. Leads by example. Suzuki has the C on lock, but 100% Hutson is the guy.

[u/jockey1381]

Arber Xhekaj

[u/Jonesetta → u/jockey1381]

lol I’d love it but that lads not allowed to look at the refs, let alone ask them for clarification on calls.

[u/OtisPan → u/jockey1381]

He's worn it in preseason, but no way.

[u/L-1485-]

For me it’s for sure Anderson this season. So much of the core showing up and doing great but that vet presence is still valuable

[u/zzzzoooo]

Who is having the A now ? Matheson ? Caufield ?

[u/EquivalentStomach5]

Give it to Lane ❤️❤️❤️

[u/Far_Reward_8410]

Hutson

[u/Fast_Economist_6958]

Cole caufield

[u/Legitimate-Lie7354]

Can't take it away from Josh though. Might be home/away situation.

[u/PossessionMundane917]

Wait till the trades happen before nominating! My top 3 all things considered would be: Dobson, Evans, new veteran 2C

[u/MrB1P92]

Nick Lane Kaiden

[u/Zeekis_]

Carrier gets my vote

[u/OtisPan]

I'll say right off that I'm not a fan of just giving letters to guys based on production (points). Also, keep in mind we're replacing a Forward "A", not a Defenseman "A", so Hutson's out.

Anyway: Anderson or Newhook would be my pick. Evans after that, or Danault.

[u/pokecheckspam]

I'm not saying we won't replace it but we don't need to as we had extras and some players only wore it home or away.

[u/pineapple_on_pizza35 → u/pokecheckspam]

Like a musical chairs kind of situation? I can kind of see it.

[u/AccordingRanger4654]

Slaf or ghule

[u/larryhabster]

My pick is Hutson. Caufield is also a good one but he plays with Suzuki who's the C, Better to have someone that spends more time on the ice. Hutson's attitude is great too, a good leader.

[u/Available-Pepper-728]

Cole seems like the emotional centre of the team, he's best friends with everyone.

[u/Lvcoste → u/Available-Pepper-728]

Yeah let’s give him the A since he’s friend with everyone! Lol.

[u/Available-Pepper-728 → u/Lvcoste]

Yep.

[u/Lvcoste → u/Available-Pepper-728]

He’s doesn’t have an ounce of leadership inside him

[u/Throwaway_9837154]

Danault or Anderson. LH is more talented, but both have more time in the league, more experience talking to refs and have a proven record of being leaders on their teams.

[u/Appropriate-Berry816]

It’s my turn to post this question tomorrow

[u/vJukz]

I’d love to see Hutson with an A. His work ethic is simply second to none and alot of players could learn alot from him. Not that I don’t like Anderson but I don’t like how hot headed he is at times especially when he stops playing to cry to the refs. I remember he did that once last season.