(We’re trying out new writers here at Chowder! This post was written by Brendan Bettez.)
Patrice Bergeron and Brad Marchand have been inseparable as linemates ever since 2011. Whether the team was making a run at the Cup or missing the playoffs, the Bratrice pair has been a fixture, year in and year out.
However, despite all the chemistry these two have together, they haven’t been able to find that consistent third linemate since Tyler Seguin was traded away in the summer of 2013.
Reilly Smith tried his best for a while before being traded, and David Backes couldn’t handle the pace.