Karlsson Given Senators 'C'
It has proven to be a big day for the Ottawa Senators so far as they have re-signed star right winger Bobby Ryan to a brand new seven year contract reportedly worth over $50.75 million and finally they have announced a new captain in the shape of defenseman Erik Karlsson.
Debate has been raging today about whether the 24 year old Swede is the best man for the job? Ever since former captain and longtime Ottawa star Jason Spezza was traded to Dallas, the Sens management has been taking their time over announcing his replacement. In retrospect I think the selection of Karlsson is a fine one because he is a young man who is coming into his own and is fast becoming considered one of the leagues finest defensemen.
So far Karlsson has spent six seasons in Ottawa, he has 63 goals and 237 points scored in 315 games, also he was awarded the James Norris Trophy in 2012. On these kind of stats alone combined with his committed play, I can think of no other candidate who was more qualified to don the 'C' and Karlsson could well prove to be a smart choice for years to come as the team needs stability after the one-two blow of losing both Alfredsson and Spezza in consecutive years.
With the loose ends tied up, Ottawa could well be a surprise package for the NHL next season, I will be seeing them next month against Mike's boys, the Detroit Red Wings- here's hoping for a good game.
Debate has been raging today about whether the 24 year old Swede is the best man for the job? Ever since former captain and longtime Ottawa star Jason Spezza was traded to Dallas, the Sens management has been taking their time over announcing his replacement. In retrospect I think the selection of Karlsson is a fine one because he is a young man who is coming into his own and is fast becoming considered one of the leagues finest defensemen.
So far Karlsson has spent six seasons in Ottawa, he has 63 goals and 237 points scored in 315 games, also he was awarded the James Norris Trophy in 2012. On these kind of stats alone combined with his committed play, I can think of no other candidate who was more qualified to don the 'C' and Karlsson could well prove to be a smart choice for years to come as the team needs stability after the one-two blow of losing both Alfredsson and Spezza in consecutive years.
With the loose ends tied up, Ottawa could well be a surprise package for the NHL next season, I will be seeing them next month against Mike's boys, the Detroit Red Wings- here's hoping for a good game.
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