Brad Marchand, a stalwart member of the Boston Bruins for many years, is about to enter the final season of his eight-year, $49 million contract with the team, but he has not disclosed that he has signed an extension. During the media session on Tuesday, September 3, during the Bruins captain practice, Marchand made it obvious that he is not interested in talking about contract discussions in public.
Marchand stated, via Amalie Benjamin of NHL.com, “I won’t ever talk about contract stuff in the media. I’m going to say this now and kind of leave it at that.” “We’ll leave it at that; anything transpires will remain between [GM Don Sweeney] and our group.
I believe that we can resolve it since there is sufficient respect between the two parties.” Marchand has stated that he and the Bruins both want him to stay in Boston for the long run, despite the fact that he has been silent about his contract status.
Previously, Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney stated that the franchise wants Marchand to become a retired Bruin. Marchand, for his part, would give anything to be able to play his whole career in Boston. Marchand, though, made it clear that he isn’t yet ready to give up on the game (he is 36 and wants to play until he is “at least 40,” according to Benjamin), so he would have to part ways with the only team he has ever known if there were any problems with re-signing in Boston.
Marchand stated, via Shawn Hutcheon of The Fourth Period, “The way that I kind of feel about that is, as long as my body is holding up and I can compete at a high level then, yes.” We’re really lucky to be able to play this game. I live my dream every day, and so do many other kids. Marchand has 1,051 penalty minutes and 929 points (401 goals, 528 assists) from 1,029 NHL games. In addition, he made 157 appearances in playoff play, contributing 82 assists and 56 goals for a total of 138 points. 2011 saw him win the Stanley Cup.
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