From Auston Matthews and Justin Bieber to Mitch Marner and Zeus ranking the 10 b

[sharon_ornParticipant]

If you are a sports fan looking for bromances, look no further than the NHL. Hockey players are known to be a close-knit group. Between all the time spent on the ice together and all of the bonding away from the rink, there have been plenty of wholesome friendships to come from the league. For some, it’s about finding a mentee to take under their wing and teach them the ropes. For others, it’s having that chemistry while playing together that helps build a bond or just someone to spend time with away from the arena. MORE: In honor of Valentine’s Day, The Sporting News ranks its top 10 NHL bromances. Top 10 NHL bromances 10.Mat Barzal and Anthony Beauvillier Mat Barzal and Anthony Beauvillier came up through the Islanders system around the same time. The two were picked in the first round in back-to-back drafts and immediately became close while on Long Island. However, breakups are a part of relationships, and the two recently had to go through one when Beauvillier was sent to the Canucks in the . The two have been candid about how difficult the trade has been, but sometimes distance Kenny Young Jersey makes the heart grow fonder. Mat Barzal tells what it was like to lose long time best friend Anthony Beauvillier in a trade for Bo Horvat Isles on MSGSN (@IslesMSGN) A little moment between two good friends (Barzal and Beauvillier) during pregame. Joe Pantorno (@JoePantorno) 9. Mitch Marner and Zeus A man and his dog. A relationship like no other. Mitch Marner and his dog, Zeus, have grown to be quite the pair. The Maple Leafs forward constantly refers to his canine pal as “his guy” and even has the letter “Z” on his equipment when he plays. Most recently, Marner rocked customized skates at the 2023 NHL All-Star Game, and he made sure to include Zeus in the design. Mitch Marner has a Z on his stick and glove to bring a little piece of his dog Zeus onto the ice with him. (H/T ) BarDown (@BarDown) Mitch Marners custom All-Star Weekend skates have his Orlando Brown Jr. Jersey dog Zeus on them (: ) BarDown (@BarDown) 8. Sidney Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon Sidney Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon are both from the same area in Canada, growing up in Cole Harbour, N.S. As a result, MacKinnon idolized Crosby as a kid, who is eight years older. Now, they are two of the biggest stars in the NHL. The pair spend the summers training together back in Nova Scotia and have both gone to the other for advice. Just last year, during the Stanley Cup Final, as MacKinnon had failed to record a goal through four games. Crosby has three Stanley Cups and MacKinnon has one. Of course, there is only one proper way for you to celebrate your bud winning the NHL championship. Nathan MacKinnon on Sidney Crosby, Stanley Cup parties: “I’ve been the drunkest guy at two of his, so he better be drunk at mine. It’s cool, I have my name engraved on the cup with 87, my idol, along with all the best players to ever play this game” | Hockey Daily 365 l NHL Highlights (@HockeyDaily365) Sidney Crosbys reaction to Nathan MacKinnon winning the . JayOnSC (@JayOnSC) 7. Auston Matthews and Justin Bieber One of the (many) perks of being a player in the NHL is the opportunity to meet other celebrities. And there is no relationship between skaters and celebs like Auston Matthews and Justin Bieber. Bieber is a huge Maple Leafs fan, so it didn’t come as a surprise to see him and Matthews begin to bond right away. It started off as Bieber giving Matthews advice on what moves he thought Toronto should make and has turned into a full-on bromance. Auston Matthews and Justin Biebers friendship >>> (: ) TSN (@TSN_Sports) Justin Bieber and Auston Matthews arriving at (: ) TSN (@TSN_Sports) Justin Bieber is just a normal sports fan Auston Matthews took behind the scenes of his friendship with the Ben Powers Jersey pop star in the latest Cover Story ESPN (@espn) 6. Patrice Bergeron and Brad Marchand If anyone doubts whether the saying “opposites attract” is true, look no further than Patrice Bergeron and Brad Marchand. The two long-time Bruins forwards have been teammates and friends for over a decade, but they could not be more different on the ice. While Marchand has had a reputation for resorting to antics to get under his opponent’s skin, it would be hard to find a more respected player than Bergeron. Regardle s, they are a dynamic duo on and off the ice and have their eyes on winning another Stanley Cup together this season. Patrice Bergeron talking about his friendship with Brad Marchand is so wholesome Marina Maher (@marinakmaher) Brad Marchand scores and immediately swarms Patrice Bergeron who has his 1,000th career point. 4-1 Bruins. Conor Ryan (@ConorRyan_93) 5. Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews The Blackhawks would not have had the succe s they had this century without the duo of Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews. The two star forwards helped Chicago to three Stanley Cup wins from 2010 to 2015. The pair has skated in over 1,000 games together and have been synonymous with Blackhawks hockey for years. The two were so inseparable, they signed on the same day in 2014. Their era in Chicago may be coming to an end. Both are free agents this summer and with the Blackhawks likely headed for a complete rebuild, they could be traded at the trade deadline. Jonathan Toews hands Patrick Kane the silver stick for his 1000th NHL game We cant help but notice Toews meeting Patrick Kane III Hockey Night in Canada (@hockeynight) 1,000 games together for Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews. LEGENDS. Four Feathers Podcast (@FourFeathersPod) 4. Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom Every Batman needs a Robin. Nicklas Backstrom has been that for Alex Ovechkin for years in Washington. The two Capitals have incredibly strong chemistry. Backstrom has been Ovechkin’s centerman for the majority of their career, feeding his captain one-timers on the power play. It was no surprise to see that Backstrom was the first person Ovechkin handed the Cup to in 2018 when the Capitals won it all. “F**king rights.” Nicklas Backstrom takes the Stanley Cup from Alexander Ovechkin and they go for a skate. Brady Trettenero (@BradyTrett) Plus, how many friends can say they have starred in a commercial before? This Ovechkin and Backstrom commercial is great (: ) BarDown (@BarDown) 3. Kirill Kaprizov and Mats Zuccarello When Kirill Kaprizov arrived in Minnesota in 2021, his chemistry with Mats Zuccarello was automatic. The two have consistently played together for three seasons now, forming one of the most dangerous duos in the league James Hurst Jersey . The connection isn’t just on the ice. Zuccarello has been Kaprizov’s mentor from the start, and the two have formed a close bond away from the rink as well. It’s to the point where Kaprizov is referred to as “Uncle Kirill” by Zuccarello’s kids. Kaprizov and Zuccarello have one special relationship on and off the ice. After every single practice or morning skate, they can be on the ice for up to an hour doing little contests together. Michael Ru so (@Ru soHockey) Teammates. Friends. Brothers. Kirill Kaprizov and Mats Zuccarello ( ) certainly have a special bond. NHL (@NHL) kaprizov and zuccarello have the best bromance in the NHL and you can’t convince me otherwise connor (@Connor_779) 2. Mika Zibanejad and Chris Kreider In the Big Apple, two of the longest-tenured Rangers have grown to be quite inseparable. Mika Zibanejad and Chris Kreider haven’t just been linemates, but also best buds in one of hockey’s best bromances. Full kreider and zibanejad hug for yall mady (@landespog) Sometimes you need a friend to be there for you during the tough times, like when Kreider had his exit interview with the media last season and Zibanejad was there for “emotional support.” And sometimes you just need a friend that is willing to break electronics for you. Mika said hes here to watch Chris Kreiders exit interview as emotional support. Chris Williamson (@CWilliamson44) Supportive vibes only. You LOVE to see it. New York Rangers (@NYRangers) 1. Linus Ullmark and Jeremy Swayman Does anything showcase a friendship more than having a signature post-win celebration that Josh Tupou Jersey everyone in the arena sticks around to watch? The Bruins goaltending tandem of Linus Ullmark and Jeremy Swayman have emerged not just as one of the best duos in the crease, but the best bromance story of the past two seasons with their patented bear hug after wins. Boston Bruins goaltenders Jeremy Swayman and Linus Ullmark’s postgame hugs on the ice are symbolic of their friendship off the ice Watch the Bruins take on the Capitals at 1:30pm ET on Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) Love to see goalies Jeremy Swayman and Linus Ullmark hug routine post Bs win Shukri Wrights (@ShukriWrights) Linus Ullmark and Jeremy Swayman have brought the victory hug to Fenway Park. Tyler Milliken (@tylermilliken_) We’ve seen the hugs a ton this season 39 times, in fact, out of Boston’s 52 games. That’s a lot of bromance on display.

[Author]

Posts