For the 27th time in the Bruins’ century-long history, a new player will have a “C” stitched onto their sweater.
Boston announced Brad Marchand as their new captain on Wednesday morning, with the longtime winger set to step into the primary leadership role vacated by his longtime linemate and friend, Patrice Bergeron.
The Bruins had plenty of worthy candidates on their roster, especially younger players such as alternate captains Charlie McAvoy and David Pastrnak.
But even with Marchand’s divisive reputation in league circles, the 35-year-old forward was far and away the best option available to take the reins from Bergeron on a retooling Bruins roster.