Cam Neely indicates Bruins may not name new captain for 2026-27
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 12:19 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Boston Bruins president Cam Neely revealed that the team may continue without a captain for the upcoming 2026-27 season. After trading Brad Marchand in March 2025, the Bruins operated without a captain last season, with David Pastrnak and Charlie McAvoy serving as alternates. Neely emphasized the value of shared leadership over naming a single captain, citing the team’s successful performance, which included a playoff berth despite not having a designated captain. Discussions on the leadership structure are set to take place shortly between Neely, general manager Don Sweeney, and head coach Marco Sturm.
- •Bruins played 2025-26 season without a captain following Marchand's trade.
- •Pastrnak and McAvoy are leading candidates for the captaincy.
- •Neely highlights preference for a collective leadership model.
- •Discussions on captaincy will occur soon among team executives.
- •Shared leadership helped Bruins secure a playoff spot last season.
- 12:19 PMYahoo Sports — Cam Neely Makes Surprising Admission About Bruins Captain Decision
"David Pastrnak and Charlie McAvoy appear to be obvious candidates,, but Cam Neely revealed why the Bruins might leave their captaincy vacant again.
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