Brad Marchand Adresses A Major Concern In The Media
The Boston Bruins are undeterred by the skepticism surrounding them as they head into the 2023-24 season, despite a tumultuous offseason that saw Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci retire.
Amidst predictions of a sharp decline, the Bruins maintain their confidence in competing for the Stanley Cup.
Brad Marchand, the newly anointed Bruins captain, voiced their determination, saying,
"I don't understand why people doubt our depth. There's a significant opportunity for all of us to build something new and continue the legacy of those guys."
Marchand, taking the reins from Bergeron, will lead a team aiming to bounce back. While they may not set records, they remain a formidable contender. Last season, players like David Pastrnak, Jake DeBrusk, Pavel Zacha, and Trent Frederic achieved career-best goal-scoring records and are expected to play even more significant roles.
While acknowledging that Bergeron and Krejci are irreplaceable, Marchand emphasized,
"Every year when guys leave, it creates the opportunity for someone else to step up and further their career."
Boston's training camp focuses on providing these opportunities and maintaining their status as one of the Atlantic Division's most talent-rich teams.
Their objective isn't regular-season records but securing a playoff spot, as last season showed that's all it takes to make a run.
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