Bruins GM Sweeney confirms captain announcement before season opener

Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney addressed the media on September 16 and confirmed that the team will announce a new captain before the start of the season on September 29. The Bruins have not had a captain since Brad Marchand's trade in March 2025 and played without one during the 2025-26 season. Sweeney emphasized the importance of this decision, referencing the legacy of the organization and the need to select a leader properly. The team previously used alternates David Pastrnak, Charlie McAvoy, and Hampus Lindholm in the absence of an official captain.

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