Brad Marchand - New Captain of the Bruins

[DKH]

Excellent move - his personal growth and success is a reminder of mine and many of my friends kids (many boys and girls hockey players and captains) who we wanted to ring their necks every now and then for questionable behavior/decisions - only to see them turn out amazing young people

As someone who’s been around that team since the 60’s and watched Brad as far back as 2008 land in Providence/ he has come a long long way

Congrats to him and his parents as well as the Bruins staff

The guy who had 20 games in with 0 goals and 1 assist and kinda bratty has grown into a world class player and person

I’m assuming the competition is all in a huff but that’s how the ignorant roll in the present world

 

[TheOrangeDesk]

From the way we see him conducts himself on the ice, this seems like a poor choice. We don't see how he behaves with his team though

 

[Dipsy Doodle]

Too bad. Was hoping the Bruins might consider moving him if they struggle this year.

 

[DKH]

Too bad. Was hoping the Bruins might consider moving him if they struggle this year.

When does a Penguins fan: A - give a shit about Marchand being Bruins captain - B - hoping he’ll be moved if struggles

You must be living the dream if you have time to worry about this stuff

 

[Dipsy Doodle]

When does a Penguins fan: A - give a shit about Marchand being Bruins captain - B - hoping he’ll be moved if struggles

You must be living the dream if you have time to worry about this stuff

Who's worried?

Eye towards the deadline

 

[Ivo]

1x Stanley Cup
1x World Cup Gold
1x 100 point season
5x 80+ point seasons
6x PPG seasons
5x 30 goal seasons
3x Top 10 finishes
2x First Team All Star
2x Second Team All Star
3x Stanley Cup Finals
2x WJC Gold
6x Team leader in points

He holds significant Bruins records:
- Most OT goals in history
- Most shorthanded goals in history
- Most playoff elimination goals in history

He has been a consistently high level playoff performer and, barring injuries, will finish with over 1000 points and 400 goals.

Sounds like a HHOF resume to me.

Actually 4x Top 10 finishes.

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

From the way we see him conducts himself on the ice, this seems like a poor choice. We don't see how he behaves with his team though

Yet we do. Would the fan of a different team have more knowledge than the original six team itself?

 

[cowboy82nd]

Rat King is already the best captain in the league.

Better than Sid?

 

[Number8]

I get the reaction from some fans of other teams. I really do.

However, consider this. Patrice Bergeron is undeniably one of the most respected players in recent history. Analysts, coaches, players, refs, league officials. You name it.

If you asked Patrice Bergeron what he thinks of Brad Marchand as a player, leader, Captain potential, and as a person? I think some of you would be disappointed in the answer (spoiler — it would be a very positive response). And if a player that universally respected — who knows Brad Marchand better than any of us by a country mile — gives him the nod, I think that has to count for a lot. If you’re being objective, that is.

 

[TheOrangeDesk]

Yet we do. Would the fan of a different team have more knowledge than the original six team itself?

what does "original six team" have to do with anything?

 

[Shroud of Orrin]

Better than Sid?

No. However we do hope Tim Hortons reconsiders letting Brad do commercials now with Sid and NaMac. The three stooges.

 

[McVespa99]

Go from Chara to Bergeron to Marchand for your team's captaincy. Interesting ....

They are going in descending order by height

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

"Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman on Brad Marchand as his new captain: “No surprise. Everyone in here knew that was coming. I’m gonna run through a wall for that guy, same as everyone around me” "

 

[Bread and Circuses]

Come into NHL expected to be decent bottom 6 guy.

Finish NHL career as top 5 LW and Captain your team.

 

[Pablo El Perro]

Obvious choice, and congrats to Brad.

 

[cowboy82nd]

No. However we do hope Tim Hortons reconsiders letting Brad do commercials now with Sid and NaMac. The three stooges.

Well, which one is Curly?

 

[Shroud of Orrin]

Well, which one is Curly?

That has to be #63. He’s a “victim of soikemstance!”

 

[SeanMoneyHands]

Looking sharp Brad.

 

[biturbo19]

I can see why they did it...but still...

Such an exemplary model citizen. Never controversial for rat-like behavior ever.



Makes it easier to really stoke those fires of Bruins hate that had kind of gone a bit cold in recent years.

 

[Mione134]

I can see why they did it...but still...

Such an exemplary model citizen. Never controversial for rat-like behavior ever.



Makes it easier to really stoke those fires of Bruins hate that had kind of gone a bit cold in recent years.

I can give you a list of rat like players who have done worse, much much worse and still named captain.

He's not that player anymore.

 

[PaulD]

From the way we see him conducts himself on the ice, this seems like a poor choice. We don't see how he behaves with his team though

He has conducted himself just fine on the ice the last 3 seasons. Shows up for big games , play offs, plays on the powerplay, PK , sticks up for team mates.
He could captian any team in the league with those qualities and skills.
The little ball of hate grew up. Those who don't think so have not been watching Bruins games.

 

[D Wakaluk]

The Rat King.

Logical choice for Boston. Like him or not, the guy's a hell of a player.

 

[Mick Riddleton]

Congrats to one of the hardest workers on the ice, guy gives his all, every fan base would love him if they had him on their team.

 

[tsujimoto74]

From the way we see him conducts himself on the ice, this seems like a poor choice. We don't see how he behaves with his team though

Yeah but did you consider that he’s “cleaned up his act” and only slew foots/knees/bridges/licks someone once every couple of game instead of once every couple of shifts now?

 

[Ladyfan]

Yeah but did you consider that he’s “cleaned up his act” and only slew foots/knees/bridges/licks someone once every couple of game instead of once every couple of shifts now?

Clearly you don't watch Bruins hockey as Brad has changed. He learned from Bergeron. He will always be feisty (and I hope that never changes) but he has grown into a leader both on and off the ice. He is an amazing player and is a blast to watch.

I go to almost all of the Bs home games (ST right next to the Bruins bench for 23 years) and have watched Brad change. He was always an amazing player but he is the leader on the Bruins. The players, coaches and guys in stripes listen when he speaks. I also know he "holds the room". I agree the licking was odd but he hasn't done it for years.

I went to Bruins camp at Warrior Arena Friday.

Brad was giving 100% (as always). He was also coaching the young players. Marchy will be an excellent captain.