In a surprising and heartfelt statement, Boston Bruins forward Brad Marchand expressed gratitude and recognition for the team's win over the Montreal Canadiens, especially in the presence of Bruins legends from the 1970s.
After the recent victory, Marchand acknowledged the debt the current team owes to the pioneers who laid the foundation for the Bruins' culture.
"We kind of owed it to those guys. They're the ones that built the foundation and the culture that we still try to uphold today,"
Marchand remarked.
The forward emphasized the significance of honoring the legacy created by the Bruins legends from the 1970s, underscoring the importance of maintaining and embodying the values instilled by those who came before them.
Marchand continued, expressing the team's pride in delivering a noteworthy performance in front of the esteemed former players:
"It's great that we were able to put a game like that in front of them."
The statement reflects not only Marchand's appreciation for the team's roots but also the collective acknowledgment within the current Bruins roster of the enduring impact of their predecessors on the franchise's rich history and enduring legacy.