“I am extremely proud and honored. It means more to me than I think anyone will ever know to be able to wear a ‘C’ for this team,” said Brad Marchand, former captain player of the Boston Bruins. It was back in 2023 when Marchand replaced Patrice Bergeron to take over the leadership role. Well, this still gives us chills! Brad Marchand had attached himself to the Bruins’ bandwagon since 2006 and never had to look back. Becoming the Captain for the Bruins was his rite of passage. Until now, that is.
The Bruins had their best moments with him at the helm, but then came the worst nightmare—Marchand leaving Boston and moving to Florida! Without their true captain, the Bruins will never be the same again. As much as it has been heartbreaking news for everyone associated with the sport, especially the Bruins fans, the pertinent question arises. Who is Marchand’s successor? Even though the team’s general manager, Don Sweeney, said that they would not appoint any new captain for the rest of the season, David Pastrnak, the right winger, had something to reveal.
“On the level of friendships and human nature, obviously it’s been tough…professionally, you have to flip the page…there’s a group you have to lead so that’s my focus,” expressed Pastrnak very emotionally, while mentioning his new roles to the media. The Bruins’ officials posted it on X. But, wait, he is talking like he’s stepping into the captain’s role; is it true that Pastrnak is the new captain? Well, hold on—he’s just the alternate captain, not the permanent one yet!
“On the level of friendships and human nature, obviously it’s been tough…professionally, you have to flip the page…there’s a group you have to lead so that’s my focus. The Tampa game was a great step one.” — David Pastrnak
Full practice reaction https://t.co/Lre0GaOsRB pic.twitter.com/PB3Hmtx67m
— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) March 10, 2025
This story is developing. Stay tuned…
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