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Boston's top scorer, David Pastrnak, will miss the commencement of the training camp due to tendinitis.

Boston's top scorer David Pastrnak is sidelined due to tendinitis, as he misses the opening of the Bruins' training camp.

Boston's hockey team, the Bruins, will commence their training camp without their top point-getter,...
Boston's hockey team, the Bruins, will commence their training camp without their top point-getter, David Pastrnak, who is nursing tendinitis.

Boston's top scorer, David Pastrnak, will miss the commencement of the training camp due to tendinitis.

Boston Bruins Search for New Captain Amidst Roster Changes

The Boston Bruins are gearing up for a new season, and one of the key decisions they need to make is identifying their next team captain. The Bruins' leadership group is currently in discussions to find a suitable candidate to replace Brad Marchand, who was traded to the Florida Panthers at the trade deadline last season.

During the offseason, David Pastrnak and Charlie McAvoy led "captain's practices," indicating their potential leadership roles within the team. Last season, Pastrnak and McAvoy served as alternates under Marchand. Pastrnak, the Bruins' leading scorer, led the team with 43 goals and 63 assists, totaling 106 points. However, he will miss the initial practices of training camp due to tendinitis, which was identified during his last training period. The location of his tendinitis was not specified by General Manager Don Sweeney, but he is expected to return to full practice next week.

Former Bruins player Marco Sturm, who has worked with the young players of the Boston Bruins for the past three years, expressed excitement about potential surprises in training camp. Sturm has replaced interim coach Joe Sacco for the upcoming season. He hopes to see the young players have success during the upcoming season and is looking forward to the leadership group's decision on the next captain.

Everything is open for consideration regarding the next captain of the Boston Bruins. The team missed the playoffs for the first time since 2016, and the leadership group is keen to find a candidate who can help the team bounce back and return to their winning ways.

Marco Sturm, as the new coach, will play a crucial role in shaping the team's future. He hopes to see the young players take advantage of the opportunities presented to them and make a strong impact during the upcoming season.

As the Bruins' training camp gets underway, the hunt for a new captain is on. Fans and players alike are eager to see who will step up and lead the team towards a successful season. Stay tuned for updates on the Bruins' captain search and their journey towards reclaiming their spot among the NHL's elite.

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