Multiple Bruins Make Unexpected Statements
Milan Lucic shared his thoughts on Brad Marchand's journey to becoming the Boston Bruins' 27th captain during Monday's Media Day at TD Garden.
Lucic admitted that over a decade ago, he wouldn't have imagined Marchand wearing the 'C,' but he had nothing but praise for his friend's transformation.
Reflecting on Marchand's growth as both a player and a person, Lucic stated,
In return, Marchand expressed his appreciation for Lucic's return to the Bruins, especially in light of the departures of Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci due to retirement over the summer. Marchand highlighted the importance of having players like Lucic, who came up in the Bruins' culture and can help maintain that identity.
Charlie McAvoy, one of the Bruins' alternate captains alongside David Pastrnak, emphasized the diverse styles of leadership within the team and the need to define his own path as a leader. McAvoy expressed his desire to learn from previous leaders like Zdeno Chara, David Krejci, and Patrice Bergeron and incorporate their positive qualities into his leadership style.
Pastrnak echoed McAvoy's sentiments, acknowledging that the team has been fortunate to learn from experienced leaders. He expressed his readiness to step up as a leader, especially with the presence of many young players on the roster.
Head coach Jim Montgomery emphasized that it's now McAvoy and Pastrnak's team, highlighting the support they will receive from players like Hampus Lindholm, Brandon Carlo, Charlie Coyle, and Pavel Zacha. He expects the new leadership group to bring excitement and energy to the upcoming season.
McAvoy concluded by stating that the next chapter of Bruins history will be written by the current group, acknowledging the team's collective determination to build something special.
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