Back in Boston, Brad Marchand still waiting on Gary Bettman’s decision - The Boston Globe
Marchand made his plea for reduction Wednesday at Bettman’s office in Manhattan. As of puck drop, Bettman had yet to render his decision, according to Bruins coach
Bruce Cassidy.
“I didn’t get any information from him,” said Cassidy, after noting that Marchand returned home soon after the hearing. “I think it’s at least a two-day process, and that’s why he didn’t stay here.”
Thursday night’s game was the fourth Marchand was forced to sit out for the swipes he took at Penguins goalie
Tristan Jarry on Feb. 8.
In the unlikely event that Bettman were to peel two games off the suspension, Marchand would join the club in Ottawa for Saturday night’s game against the Senators.
Marchand is expected to skate Friday at the club’s practice facility in Brighton. He joined the team for practice Wednesday in Manhattan at the Chelsea Piers Sky Rink.
If Bettman simply lets the clock run out prior to making a decision, Marchand would serve his last game on the sidelines Monday with the Avalanche in town for a holiday matinee. He then would be back in the lineup Thursday against the Kraken for the Bruins’ first visit to Seattle.