Submitted by Chris on Wed, 01/30/2008 - 09:08.

Sharing the "C" out with Kovalev would be an insult to Koivu. Despite Kovalev's turnaround, Koviu remains the heart, soul and face of the franchise. People put far too much stock on putting a letter on the front of somebody's jersey when they play well. Koivu earned his captaincy years ago, and nothing would please me more than the day when that is no longer questioned. Kovalev is playing fantastic and has been a great mentor for the Russians on the team. Higgins seems like he has been a great leader for the younger non-Russian players. Hence they are doing a great job as alternate captains. Add in Komisarek stepping up in the leadership department, both on- and off-ice, as well as the more subtle leadership of Markov and Hamrlik and this team is doing fine in that department.


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