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Jeremy Swayman Establishing Himself as a Leader in Bruins Locker Room
TL;DR
Jeremy Swayman is emerging as a key leader in the Bruins locker room amid a captaincy void. The team's new leadership group includes several alternate captains.
Key points
- Jeremy Swayman is becoming a leader in the Bruins locker room
- The Bruins currently do not have a captain
- Charlie McAvoy, David Pastrnak, and Hampus Lindholm are alternate captains
- Nikita Zadorov and Elias Lindholm will wear the 'A' on a fill-in basis
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BUFFALO, NY – The Boston Bruins are without a captain, but their new-look leadership group has taken form this season.
Three players (Charlie McAvoy, David Pastrnak, Hampus Lindholm) are identifiable alternate captains, while two more (Nikita Zadorov, Elias Lindholm) will wear the ‘A’ on a fill-in basis.
But the leadership group does not stop there.
“Yeah, no, [Swayman]’s a big part,” Sturm said after Tuesday’s game. “If you have a goalie like that, he doesn’t have to have the ‘C’ or ‘A’ on it. We know. We know he’s a big part of our team, he’s a big leader.”
His veteran leadership led him to signal for a timeout after the Sabres scored their second goal in a 74-second span on Tuesday.
“I think it was a little bit of a momentum shift,” Swayman said. “But I knew we weren’t going to have a TV timeout after the goal, so it was just important to get everyone to take a breath. We know that we have a standard to play out, and I thought that the momentum did shift a little bit, and a ton of kudos to my group for responding extremely well.”
Marco Sturm said that he did not notice Swayman calling the timeout until after the game, but nonetheless, praised him for having the same mindset.
“He felt it, I felt it. So, that’s probably a good thing,” Sturm said on Wednesday. “We just didn’t want that. What happened in Game 1, we didn’t want to happen again, that’s all.”
Q&A
Who are the alternate captains for the Boston Bruins this season?
The alternate captains for the Boston Bruins this season are Charlie McAvoy, David Pastrnak, and Hampus Lindholm.
How is Jeremy Swayman establishing himself as a leader in the Bruins locker room?
Jeremy Swayman is establishing himself as a leader by contributing to the team's new leadership dynamic and stepping up in the absence of a captain.
What is the current leadership structure of the Boston Bruins?
The current leadership structure of the Boston Bruins includes three identifiable alternate captains and two players who will wear the 'A' on a fill-in basis.
Why is the Bruins' leadership group significant this season?
The Bruins' leadership group is significant this season as they navigate the absence of a captain, which requires strong leadership from multiple players.
