Wow – Craig Rivet Named Buffalo Sabres Captain

Lindy Ruff named Craig Rivet (acquired in trade from the San Jose Sharks) the Buffalo Sabres Captain today.

Ruff said the players voted on the choice of Rivet and the coaches then endorsed it.

“It shows the players showed a lot of instant respect for him and what he’s done,” Ruff said. “Was I a little bit surprised? Yes. .€š.€š. To garner that much trust and respect from his teammates says a lot.”

It sure does. I like the pick, hopefully the team can feed of his toughness and move forward this year. Pominville, Numminen, Hecht and Spacek will be the alternates (switching off home/road).