Boston Bruins to name captain ahead of season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 12:28 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
The Boston Bruins will announce their team captain prior to the season's start on September 29. General Manager Don Sweeney indicated that the team is healthy, with all players participating in training camp, which began today. Meanwhile, the Winnipeg Jets suspended Connor Hellebuyck for not reporting to camp, and Dylan Larkin of the Detroit Red Wings will miss the start due to an upper-body injury. As preseason activities ramp up, other teams, including the Los Angeles Kings, have also made roster changes, with Ryan Doughty named as their new captain.
- •Bruins to name a captain before September 29 opener.
- •Connor Hellebuyck suspended by Jets for missing camp.
- •Dylan Larkin out with injury for Red Wings' camp start.
- •Training camp activities commenced today for multiple teams.
- 12:28 PMYahoo Sports — Daily Bean: Hellebuyck Suspended; Larkin Hurt; Bruins to Name Captain; Bruins Hit Ice TODAY
"The Boston Bruins will have a captain when the season begins on September 29. Don Sweeney and Marco Sturm talked […]
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