KoZed Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 http://www.cyberpresse.ca/sports/hockey/20...a-patinoire.php Lapierre: "We're not in a position to just hope for a victory, we have to get the ice-packs out, it has to hurt, we have to push through. Pretty or ugly, it doesnt matter. We have to leave our heart on the ice. It's unacceptable that we face a team like Toronto and come out so flat. It's gonna be a tough one to swallow, this one..." And Gainey (about Lapierre): "Lapierre is definitely an example for our players. He plays with courage, passion and effort." See, I've been complaining about the lack of leadership on this team all season long. This is exactly what I would have wanted a vet, a Koivu or a Kovy or a Markov to do. Put his money where his mouth was, talk the talk and walk the walk. I dont want to elevate Lapierre prematurely, he's definitely surpassing expectations right now. Lot of people didnt even see him as a regular in the NHL at the beginning of the season, saying Chipchura needed a real chance, that Lapierre was only there because he was a local boy, etc. Ironic, Laps is now everything people said Chipchura would become. In that short span Lapierre went from pretender to leader because there was a huge, huge leadership void on that club. I hope it encourages other serious kids to step in the void too. You know something's not right when it's a 22 yrs old that has to pull the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexstream Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 give the C to Lapierre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCHabnut Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 I'm lovin Laps this year. Latendresse does seem to make him better as well. Or vice versa. Whatever it is, they play well together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbhatt Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 give the C to Lapierre. He deserves it more than the stiff wearing it now does... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Prime Minister Koivu Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 I was one of those that didn't believe in Laps and wanted Chips to get a real chance. I eat my words. Lapierre has had great success no matter who is was playing with. Great job Laps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaysix Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 He deserves it more than the stiff wearing it now does... Agreed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habs rule Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 give the C to Lapierre. at least give him an A, it would cause too much trble to take the c away from Saku Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrhabs Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Yep give the C to laps and Kosto / KOMI the A and take it away from those lazya#### So they can pave the way... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoZed Posted March 22, 2009 Author Share Posted March 22, 2009 I'd have 4 co-captains: Laps, Komo, Kosto & Plex. Dont put all the pressure on 1 guy, but make the responsibilities spread amongst the only guys that seem to care or stepped up when the team was sucking (exception for Komo, but I think he's injured). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habs rule Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 I'd have 4 co-captains: Laps, Komo, Kosto & Plex. Dont put all the pressure on 1 guy, but make the responsibilities spread amongst the only guys that seem to care or stepped up when the team was sucking (exception for Komo, but I think he's injured). I am interested to know why a guy needs a c on his sweater to be a leader? I am pretty sure that any guy can stand up speak his mind. There is no requirement for him to have a c on his sweater. So rather than embarrass Saku who gave us a lot of good years and bleeds for the team. Why don't we ask why nobody else has stepped up, them being such great leaders and all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafikz Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 What if they give the C to Laps now? Maybe that's the kick in the ass Koivu needs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habs rule Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 I don't think Laps needs the c to lead he is doing a fine job just the way he is. there is no need to add extra pressure to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafikz Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 I don't think Laps needs the c to lead he is doing a fine job just the way he is. there is no need to add extra pressure to him. Ok, let's do this gradually Let's start with an A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanpuck33 Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Strip the letters off of Komi, Koivu, and Kovalev. Put an A on Lapierre and two other guys who play hard. Tanguay, Latendresse, Plekanec probably are three to choose from. Don't name a captain until one of those guys shows he can maintain a high level of play with the responsibilities that go with a letter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habs rule Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 all in agreement say aye. send the memo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathieu30 Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 where do I start a 're-hire Steve Bégin' thread?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
les_glorieux Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Before the game last night, I turned to my gf and said: "I wish the rest of the team played more like Max." Funny he then goes out and is easily our best player. Then again, it's a little bit easier to try hard when the expectations (especially for goal scoring) are lower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 The other day CBC talked to Jacques Demere's and asked him if there was reason to question Koivus leadership. He said no, not every captain is a ra-ra, take a guy by the throat captain, most of the greatest captains he coached said they show it on the ice. I happen to take Demere's at his word, he'd know more than all of us. The debate is heart, not leadership. We need heart from players, Koivu despite all people's opinion here, shows heart, he's just a broken down player, having to play a role, he was never designed for. If players need a captain to make them play with heart, what does that say about the players themselves? I say give Max a 'A', take it off Komi, he's been terrible this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanpuck33 Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Koivu has been invisible lately. When you're the captain, you can't be invisible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 I suspect Koivu on the third line will be a good thing for him, give him some reduced minutes, let him play PP and PK. A couple games ago Koivu had 2 goals. If Koivu was the captain and was making 2.5-3million would people be calling for his head? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafikz Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Koivu has been invisible lately. When you're the captain, you can't be invisible. He is invisible because of his size Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrhabs Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Is there any way to clone Laps? and maybe call them Max Kovalov , George Koivuson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbhatt Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 If Koivu was the captain and was making 2.5-3million would people be calling for his head? Yes, I'd still be calling for his head...because the captain of the team can't take as many nights off as Koivu has lately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbhatt Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 it would cause too much trouble to take the c away from Saku Like heck it would. What's the worst that could happen....Saku pouts and doesn't play hard and doesn't produce as a result? He did that last night anyways...and on many other nights in the second half of the season. The hell with worrying about 'rocking the boat'....the boat is SINKING anyways....can't hurt to try something new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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