«There's a lot of character in the locker room, a lot of experience,» said Patrice Bergeron. «There are guys in there that have been in there for a long time. There's a lot of talent still. You lose two older players, both centers, but there's still some very good centers. And kudos to (coach Jim Montgomery) and the leadership group for making sure that things stay the same. They stay on task as far as being effective and performing and competitive.»
One of these players is Brad Marchand, and this is what Bergeron had to say about him: «I've seen him evolve and grow and mature over the years,» Bergeron said of Marchand. «It's been significant growth — whether it's on the ice or him as a person, or as a leader — and I think that's what you want to see. That's how things go sometimes. You become ready for opportunities.»
