Boston Bruins Who's the next Captain?

[Ladyfan]

It has more to do with his command and respect in the room.

This

 

[DKH]

Ordered my Marchand C jersey

Amazed the media doesn’t know / who are their sources

 

[Blowfish]

Elias Lindholm...

Actually I like the captain by committee approach.

 

[TCB]

 

[Gonzothe7thDman]

Boston Bruins - Who's the next Captain?

I really hope that the Bs put the "C" on Brad. FB has several posts that say, "Congrats to Marchy". I wish they wouldn't do that until it is fact. You sit close enough to the bench to rally the troops right? Ladyfan gets my vote! And what official will argue with your bat? 🤣

forums.hfboards.com

 

[DKH]

Elias Lindholm...

Actually I like the captain by committee approach.

Yeh hearing we are his choice - I’m pumping iron so not following media. Did Jimmy Murphy break this on Hockey Now?

I want credit since I told a few folks on the Dark Hockey Web yesterday, Jimmy gotta be lurking there with us

 

[GordonHowe]

Bruce Cassidy: Brad Marchand has what it takes to succeed Patrice Bergeron as Bruins’ captain

Former Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy believes that Brad Marchand has what it take to succeed Patrice Bergeron as Bruins captain.

www.boston.com

 

[Patdud]

Always felt it was McAvoy's down the road but sneaky option for Captain in a few years is Carlo.

 

[Bruinswillwin77]

I just had this weird feeling out of nowhere that its going to be Pastrnak.

I can just picture it, he's the face of the team now and with his boisterous antics - it would make sense business wise. Plus according to elite prospects he's been an "A" for 2 seasons now.

https://www.eliteprospects.com/team/52/boston-bruins/captaincy-history#google_vignette

 

[Ladyfan]

I just had this weird feeling out of nowhere that its going to be Pastrnak.

I can just picture it, he's the face of the team now and with his boisterous antics - it would make sense business wise. Plus according to elite prospects he's been an "A" for 2 seasons now.

https://www.eliteprospects.com/team/52/boston-bruins/captaincy-history#google_vignette

Pasta has picked up with his leadership in the last couple of years (from where we sit) and who knows for the future, but I will be very disappointed if next season doesn't have the "C" on Brad who is the true leader now that Bergy is gone.

Brad is the most vocal player with the players, coaches and officials (and they do listen to him). He sets up many of the plays on the ice (and has for years). Brad is a clear leader on the ice and bench and per Andy Brickly "holds the room".

He has been wearing the "A" for a long time for a reason.

IMO no other player is ready and putting the "C" on them would not be good for anyone. Let the few guys who are wearing the "A"s develop more into a leader so that once Brad leaves, they will step into the role.

 

[Bruinswillwin77]

Pasta has picked up with his leadership in the last couple of years (from where we sit) and who knows for the future, but I will be very disappointed if next season doesn't have the "C" on Brad who is the true leader now that Bergy is gone.

Brad is the most vocal player with the players, coaches and officials (and they do listen to him). He sets up many of the plays on the ice (and has for years). Brad is a clear leader on the ice and bench and per Andy Brickly "holds the room".

He has been wearing the "A" for a long time for a reason.

IMO no other player is ready and putting the "C" on them would not be good for anyone. Let the few guys who are wearing the "A"s develop more into a leader so that once Brad leaves, they will step into the role.

I trust your opinion, and I won't be upset whoever gets the "C" - I wonder if Brad wants it though?

 

[Ladyfan]

I trust your opinion, and I won't be upset whoever gets the "C" - I wonder if Brad wants it though?

Thank you! It is just my opinion, but I believe many in the real Bruins world agree.

I don't know why he wouldn't want it. It isn't a stretch as whenever Bergy was out he stepped into that role easily. Brad also has no problem in front of the camera answering questions.

IMO, he has grown up so much from the days when Bergy would grab Brad by the back of his jersey and tell him to "stop". This was many years ago.

Even the officials listen to Brad. . ..all of them. It has been fun to watch him grow into a major leadership role, and he has been there for a few years.

 

[Over the volcano]

Assuming it's Marchand (and I am) what does that mean for the team wide approach. You think they will take on the personality of their captain? Certainly did under Z and Bergeron.

Personally I'd love a team that approaches the game in the Marchand mindset.

 

[JOKER 192]

Pasta has picked up with his leadership in the last couple of years (from where we sit) and who knows for the future, but I will be very disappointed if next season doesn't have the "C" on Brad who is the true leader now that Bergy is gone.

Brad is the most vocal player with the players, coaches and officials (and they do listen to him). He sets up many of the plays on the ice (and has for years). Brad is a clear leader on the ice and bench and per Andy Brickly "holds the room".

He has been wearing the "A" for a long time for a reason.

IMO no other player is ready and putting the "C" on them would not be good for anyone. Let the few guys who are wearing the "A"s develop more into a leader so that once Brad leaves, they will step into the role.

Excellent post . I don't have the vantage point you have but all that you wrote comes across in a TV broadcast. Anything other than Brad with the C is a real bad sign .