Patrice Bergeron is named the 20th captain in team history, taking over for Zdeno Chara who held the title for 15 season and is now playing in Washington.
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Bruins notebook: Grzelcyk gearing up for more responsibility
Defenseman Matt Grzelcyk will get his chance for an expanded role with Torey Krug and Zdeno Chara no longer with the Bruins.
Bruins notebook: Marchand limited in practice, but hopes to be ready for opener
Brad Marchand is recovering from a long overdue hernia surgery and hopes to play when Boston opens its season in New Jersey on Jan. 14.
As Bruins open camp, here are five questions to consider
Captain Zdeno Chara is gone and so is Torey Krug, and Boston will need a solid mix of veteran leadership and younger players stepping up.
Bruins notebook: Carlo now an elder statesman on defense
After the departures of Zdeno Chara and Torey Krug, 24-year-old Brandon Carlo will be thrust into a leadership role.
Longtime Bruins captain Zdeno Chara leaves for Capitals
Longtime Boston Bruins captain Zdeno Chara has signed with the Washington Capitals
Bruins schedule missing Canadiens, opens on the road
Boston will not play its first home game this season until Jan. 21 against Philadelphia.
Bruins notebook: Is Zdeno Chara’s time up in Boston?
Zdeno Chara, 43, is a free agent, and the Bruins haven’t committed to bringing back their captain.
Report: Bruins looking at possibility of playing home games outdoors
The Bruins are said to be one of four NHL teams investigating outdoor venues, but only if fans are allowed to attend.
Bruins’ Pastrnak, Marchand could miss start of next season
David Pastrnak isn’t expected to be fully recovered and able to play until mid-March after an operation to repair a torn labrum in his right hip and Brad Marchand won’t be good to go until roughly mid-February after having a sports hernia repaired.