The Boston Bruins forward David Pastrnak made his true feelings known about not being named captain of the Boston Bruins in an interview on a Czech outlet.
The 2024-25 season is one to forget for the Boston Bruins organization. Following a rough start, the team ended up trading many key players, including captain Brad Marchand to the Florida Panthers.
The former Bruins captain has been celebrating all summer after winning the Stanley Cup, while the Bruins' management was hard at work to make the team better.
After Marchand's departure, fans were eager to see what Don Sweeney would do to make the team better. Although many hoped a new captain would be named, it was decided to enter the season without giving away the C.
In an interview, team leader and star forward David Pastrnak opened up about not being named captain.
Pastrnak Opens Up After Not Being Named Captain
Ahead of his 12th season in the NHL, Pastrnak, 29, revealed that it wouldn't have changed anything if he or Charlie McAvoy had been named captain: he will continue to lead the team, help the young guys develop, and work hard to improve with his teammates.
In his own words:
'Nothing changes. It wouldn't change if I had the C or Charlie McAvoy. We're all in this together, we still have guys in the locker room who've won the Stanley Cup.'"I know I'm a leader and Boston's game will depend on me. We have to continue to work together, improve and help the young guys."
'Going into this year, we're both going to have A's. That's what I know. I don't think there's any fire under them to do anything with that. And guess what? That's totally fine.'
Last season, the Bruins finished in the last spot of the Atlantic Division, with a 33-39-10 record. Pastrnak led the Bruins by scoring 106 points, including 43 goals, his third straight season reaching the 100-point mark.
