Rivet named Sabres Captain

For the first time since Stu Barnes, the Sabres named a permanent captain for the season rather than going month to month on a rotating basis. So, what's your thoughts on 12 year NHL vet, Craig Rivet being named the captain. He was chosen by his teammates, a tight group that has grown together picked the "new" guy to lead them this season. It seems a little surprising on the outside, but it goes to show you how much they respect Rivet and what he has done and brings to the table. He's a solid defenseman, if not the teams best one. He will stick up for every player, including Ryan Miller who needs a little protection back there.

When Rivet was traded to Buffalo from San Jose this off season, little did anyone know they were getting a Captain. Rivet himself wasn't happy about the move at the time. He said it didn't have anything to do with Buffalo, rather not wanting to move his family and leave his newly built 5,000 square foot house. He said this week that Buffalo really gets a bad wrap and he has come to love the city, and the people in just 2 months. He said his family (wife and children) are settled, after buying a home in Clarence. He also said it's the fans in Buffalo that really make it a great city to live in. The good news: He's under contract for the next three seasons, so the Sabres finally have a captain that's not going anywhere.