Guinness wrote:That move by Morozov, when he flashed the logo, is legendary. I don't care what Draftnik or anyone says. Alexei Morozov will always be a Pittsburgh Penguin to me.
He didn't play for anyone else in the NHL, so there aren't any other options.
redwill wrote:What is the idea behind not having any player wear the C when the normal captain is out (even for a game or two)?
Sewing expenses?
I liked that Trottier got it when Lemieux was out. It shows that there are leaders on the team in addition to the current captain. I would think that it boosts morale.
Respect, I think. Crosby is the Penguins unquestioned leader whether he's in uniform or not. Putting the "C" on another jersey could be viewed as a sign of disrespect, though I doubt Crosby would be the type to care about something like that.
Another reason is that there is no reason to name a temporary captain when one is hurt. Alternate captains can argue with the referees and participate in discussions, as well, so rather than replacing the captain, why not add another alternate captain?
It has zero to do with sewing expenses, as there generally is a third alternate, as I mentioned above.
Defence21 wrote:Respect, I think. Crosby is the Penguins unquestioned leader whether he's in uniform or not. Putting the "C" on another jersey could be viewed as a sign of disrespect, though I doubt Crosby would be the type to care about something like that.
Another reason is that there is no reason to name a temporary captain when one is hurt. Alternate captains can argue with the referees and participate in discussions, as well, so rather than replacing the captain, why not add another alternate captain?
It has zero to do with sewing expenses, as there generally is a third alternate, as I mentioned above.
I know it doesn't really have anything to do with sewing expenses. I was just being silly with that.
But the way I see it is that there is indeed no debate that Crosby is the unquestioned leader of the Pens. I can't understand any possible interpretation that suggests putting the C on another player would disrespect Crosby. Rather, I see it as giving respect to a player in addition to Crosby. When Trottier wore the C, no one thought it was disrespectful to Lemieux, but rather it was giving additional respect to Trottier (not that he needed any more). In my mind, giving the C to Orpik or Malkin when Crosby is out would be a similar thing.
Anyway, it's no big thing. I just see it as a way to share the love.
Lt. Dish wrote:Yes, Morozov wore the A in the 2003-04 season. Draftnik's reminder sent me to this:
I can't help watching this every so often, and I struggle to fight back tears every blessed time.
That isn't the team official one they made I don't think. I can't find it right now, but I think the official one had Switchfoot - Dare you to Move and it has a better angle of the Morozov logo flash. Someone have a link?
redwill wrote:What is the idea behind not having any player wear the C when the normal captain is out (even for a game or two)?
Sewing expenses?
I liked that Trottier got it when Lemieux was out. It shows that there are leaders on the team in addition to the current captain. I would think that it boosts morale.
In and around that timeframe, Loney also wore the "C" for awhile. Errey might have had it on a time or two as well, my memory fails me.
Guinness wrote:That move by Morozov, when he flashed the logo, is legendary. I don't care what Draftnik or anyone says. Alexei Morozov will always be a Pittsburgh Penguin to me.
Ditto, digging up dirt on a former teammate is easy. Barbaby's list would be HUGE.
I posted this in the magic number thread - Straka wearing the C... sometime in the 1999-2000 season. Jagr missed a bunch of time that season, so there's a fair number of games it could have been.
by Rocco on Wed Jan 23, 2013 9:51 am 
