Steelers new Captain and A's

[Jayboy]

POLL:

I think it's between Valley and Dowdy for captain with maybe Saucerman and Watling for the A's

Short list:

Robert Dowd
Marc-Olivier Vallerand
Colton Saucerman
Patrick Watling
Kevin Tansey
Daniel Ciampini
Scott Allen
Brett Neumann
Niklas Nevalainen
Other

what's your thoughts... ?

[steeler pete]

I've gone for Dowdy C, Ciampini and Nevalainen As

Dowdy is well used to being A and I'd like to see an experienced Brit as Captain, so I think it's time for him to step up.

Ciampini and Nevalainen both have EIHL experience and seem level headed characters.

The others I've ignored because of their youth, unknown to us and the league and Vally because he's the up beat guy in the dressing room and I'd want him to concentrate on that and his game.

Just my thoughts for what they're worth.

P.S. Not sure why not Allen, I guess he'd be a good reserve.

[paul johnston]

I would be amazed if anyone bar Dowd was captain, but if not he will be at least an A.

Ciampini has come to the fore as being a thinker and leader so plumped for him. I've then gone for a d man and choice for that is Saucerman. I do think Allen is a good choice too but with him Ciamp likely at least initially starting on same line feel it's good to mix it up.

[Doom]

I voted for Dowd as captain with Allen and Ciampini as his assistants.

Dowd has been a fantastic servant for the club and plays with his heart on his sleeve, I'd see it as a bit of a snub if he isn't given the captaincy.

Regards

Doom

[steelersmadman]

Do we not have 3 assistants? I believe this has been the case for several seasons now?

C - Dowd
A - Ciampini
A - Saucerman

(A - Allen just in case we have 3 like I believe we have previously)

[smbmetal]

C- Dowd
A- Tansey
A- Ciampini
A- Whistle (if a 3rd A is required?) Put him to give a youngster some experience with responsibility.

[Brian]

I believe Tansey went up for the ceremonial puck drop on Saturday.

[paul johnston]

I believe Tansey went up for the ceremonial puck drop on Saturday.

No was Dowd on Saturday.

[Steelman]

Your 2023/24 leadership group!

C - Robert Dowd
A - Scott Allen
A - Daniel Ciampini

[Doom]

Your 2023/24 leadership group!

C - Robert Dowd
A - Scott Allen
A - Daniel Ciampini

Do I get a prize?

Seriously though, that makes sense to me.

Dowd has earned the respect of his team mates over the years, he's been a loyal player for more years than I can remember, he's earned the right to the C.

Ciampini and Allen are both good calls, second year Steelers with huge amounts of experience.

Good calls Mr F.

Regards

Doom