David Pastrnak humorously addresses potential Bruins captain leak
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 3:17 PM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
David Pastrnak responded to speculation about becoming the Boston Bruins' captain after a tweet from Tottenham Hotspur suggested he would be honored with the role. The Bruins' general manager confirmed they will name a captain before the season opener on September 29. Pastrnak, along with alternate captains Charlie McAvoy and Hampus Lindholm last season, remained noncommittal regarding the speculation during a press interaction on September 23. The team has not yet officially announced their choice, leading to increased fan anticipation regarding the announcement.
- •Bruins have not named a captain since Marchand's trade in 2025.
- •Pastrnak is one of the candidates for captaincy.
- •General manager indicated an announcement is forthcoming before the opener.
- •Fans are reacting to speculation stemming from a Tottenham tweet.
- •The Bruins’ season starts on September 29 against the Rangers.
- 3:17 PMYahoo Sports — David Pastrnak gives hilarious answer after Premier League soccer team potentially leaks Bruins captain
"The Bruins have yet to officially announce their captain, but one post may have leaked the information ahead of time.
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