Hathaway Applauds Specific Teammates for Easy Move to Boston

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Dorin Canaday
April 7, 2023 (5:01 PM)

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Garnet Hathaway has been an immediate fit since joining the Boston Bruins on February 23rd, and he thanked specific teammates for his easy transition from the Capitals.

Another Example of the �'Bruins Culture''

Hathaway recently spoke with Chris Lomon, writer for the NHLPA, and described how becoming teammates with old rivals was so easy because to Brad Marchand.

«In the meal room, Orly [Dmitry Orlov] and I sat down, and Marchy [Brad Marchand] came over and sat down.''

Marchand and Hathaway have had run-ins in the past, most notably, this hit from January of last season.

Which may have been because of some hard feelings from Hathaway for this incident a year prior:

Nevertheless, the two were able to let bygones be bygones, and put their past behind them quite easily.

�'Instantly, it was that mutual respect of having competed hard against each other over the years. We made a connection, a bond, in knowing we are now on the same team, and we can joke about those times. Obviously, he's really good at making light of situations, those difficult conversations that don't turn out to be that way at all.''

As stated above, the heavy fourth liner has fit in perfectly in Boston. In 21 games with the Bruins, the Maine native has 3 goals, 2 assists, 62 hits, and 17 blocks, while averaging 10:50 of ice time per game.

During the interview, Hathaway shared the utmost admiration for captain Patrice Bergeron, as well. Noting how he made him �'feel at home'' since day one.

''I can't say enough nice things about Patrice [Bergeron]. I really can't. From the moment I got traded, having a missed phone call from him telling me to reach out any time I want, even though they had a game in Seattle that day, since that moment, I felt part of the team, but he really is a leader who brings guys together and shows respect to everyone. He is a true professional and will also look you in the eye and tell you what he thinks. He sees the value in everyone, knowing that each player is important in chasing our collective goal. I really believe it's helped the team and organization be successful.''

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