When Zdeno Chara left the Bruins in 2020 after 14 seasons as the team’s captain, the choice was obvious as to who would get the “C” stitched onto their sweater moving forward.
But now that Patrice Bergeron has hung up his skates, Boston’s next choice of captain might be a bit murkier to read.
Even though Boston could opt to appoint a younger franchise fixture like Charlie McAvoy into the role as captain, a veteran like Brad Marchand seems like the clear frontrunner.
Despite the 35-year-old winger’s extensive rap sheet when it comes to the NHL’s Department of Player Safety, Marchand’s veteran mettle, leadership and his standing as Bergeron’s understudy in the dressing room should make him the favorite for the captaincy.