Mike Richards Is My Captain and Yours.
In a move that will likely surprise no one, mostly because we all agree it's the right one, the Flyers have announced that Mike Richards will be the team's next captain. After a few short-lived terms watered down the legacy of the Philly captaincy to some degree, Richards is the franchise player, the on-ice example, the face of the Flyers already, so we can expect to see the C on his chest for a long time, perhaps even a decade.
This move was so painfully obvious, it had to happen. Let's hope he avoids the other dreaded C that seems to follow our captains around.
Posted by: Loqiel | Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at 04:44 PM
The Clap?
Posted by: Chamomiles Davis | Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at 05:07 PM
you gotta assume clause # 1 listed in the 100+ year, lifetime contract he got was..."oh yeah, you're the captain."
Posted by: theKrisheim | Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at 05:07 PM
Poll:
Who is the most talented young athlete in Philadelphia?
A. Mike Richards (23)
B. Cole Hamels (24)
C. Desean Jackson (21)
D. Andre Iguodala (24)
Posted by: DLo34 | Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at 05:18 PM
as i knock furiously on wood...
Posted by: Not a fan of five | Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at 05:20 PM
E. Heather Mitts
Posted by: Tartan69 | Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at 05:30 PM
Whoa, why are they comments posting up instead of down now?
Posted by: MikeY | Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at 05:32 PM
Oh, now their in regular order...that was weird.
Posted by: MikeY | Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at 05:34 PM
OK< so about the actual post...You knew this was going to happen, it was his fate after he broke out last year.
Nice to see Hatch is going to start the season on the LTIR list, we'll be almost under the cap now.
As for the Poll, I pick: A
Richie has proven he can play, and has been rewarded with a 12 year contract and the captency. DeSean, is noce, but he's only played 2 games. Cole probably will be in about 2 years, but not yet. And umm...I can't really comment on Iguodala because I don't follow basketball.
Posted by: MikeY | Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at 05:38 PM
I ordered an authentic jersey last season with Richards' name and number on it and just because I had a good feeling about it, I put the C on it anyway.
He's a great player and will be the face of this organization for years to come.
Great decision!
Posted by: Phil | Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at 06:08 PM
12 year deal, now the Captain. Mike Richards is pretty damn awesome.
(now all he needs to do is lead us to a Stanley Cup-before a certain Crybaby does)
GO FLYERS!
Posted by: Ben F | Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at 10:33 PM
Great news! And yes, the very obvious choice.
@DLo34:
Richards is my favorite out of that group, followed by Cole, then Desean (so long as he doesn't prematurely celebrate anymore touchdowns!), then Iguodola.
Posted by: Estebomb | Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at 11:07 PM
I got my dad a Richards jersey last year and I purposely requested there be no letter on it because Richards only had the A at the time. And what do you know, it was mailed to me with an A on it. I now I am in the exact dilemma I tried to avoid.
Posted by: Adam | Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at 11:11 PM
This will solidify this team the way that Clarke did during his playing days. It may open up some ice for Richards and also, and not for the whinning, put him in the watchful eyes of the officiating, the way that Crosby seems to get the attention.
Posted by: Rick | Thursday, September 18, 2008 at 10:43 AM
@ Adam
You can easily get that A switched to a C either at the Center during a game, or send it to the website icejerseys.com.
Posted by: d27 | Thursday, September 18, 2008 at 01:10 PM