The Boston Bruins have named Brad Marchand captain to replace Patrice Bergeron.
\"I am extremely proud of Brad and the hockey player he has become,\" Bruins CEO Charlie Jacobs said in a statement. \"Brad has been a Bruin for over 15 years and had the opportunity to learn from great leaders in Zdeno Chara and Patrice Bergeron. He is ready for this opportunity and our whole team will learn from his competitive nature and tenacity. I am confident he will represent our organization with heart and grit.\"