David Pastrnak Named 28th Bruins Captain! Can This Roster Exceed Expectations?

Podcast: Locked On Bruins - Daily Podcast On The Boston Bruins · Locked On Podcast Network, Ian McLaren

Opublikowano: 2026-09-28

Boston Bruins usher in a new era as David Pastrnak is named the 28th captain, succeeding legends like Patrice Bergeron and Zdeno Chara. Can Pastrnak’s superstar scoring—and leadership learned from “superheroes” Bergeron and Chara—bring the Stanley Cup back to Boston? Ian McLaren breaks down the Bruins’ final roster decisions, including the surprise waiving of Henri Jokiharju and Matt Poitras landing on IR. Key analysis covers Don Sweeney’s aggressive roster management, the rise of youngsters Mason Lohrei and Frederic Brunet, and the challenges posed by Charlie McAvoy’s suspension. With opening night against the New Y...