I'm younger than him and I don't recover in one week from sleeping in the wrong position.
In all seriousness it's great to see him coming around
Player Discussion Brad Marchand X- Return of the Rat
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In all seriousness it's great to see him coming around
Brad's in his groove, on the ice and off,
You have to love Marchand's style, He really does look like he walked off the set of Godfather 2 (The De Niro part set in the 1920s)
DKH
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Marchand has scored 10 goals in his last 20 games (goals in 8 of the 20). Thru this
stretch, his play has looked as close to prime Marchand as you can expect given his surgeries and age. If he had Bergeron as his center, he probably would have another
2-3 assists to add to the 5 apples in that stretch. Marchand is playing remarkable hockey right now.
smithformeragent
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So do you deal him for the right return?
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The Bruins trading Marchand is hard to conceive. He has worn the spoked B for 16 glorious seasons. He's captain for a team in a playoff race with 11 goals and 11 assists in 30 games. But his numbers have declined for two straight seasons, he's in the last year of a contract with a very thrifty AAV ($6.125 million) and has just an eight-team no-trade clause. He's a beloved member of the organization, but when the Bruins decided to move on to the next phase even the most cherished veterans aren't guaranteed participation -- just ask Zdeno Chara about that.
I would be pissed if the Bruins traded Brad. I see it as unlikely
So do you deal him for the right return?
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While the trade deadline isn't until March 7, significant trades have already happened. Here are 68 players who could join a new team.www.espn.com
The Bruins trading Marchand is hard to conceive. He has worn the spoked B for 16 glorious seasons. He's captain for a team in a playoff race with 11 goals and 11 assists in 30 games. But his numbers have declined for two straight seasons, he's in the last year of a contract with a very thrifty AAV ($6.125 million) and has just an eight-team no-trade clause. He's a beloved member of the organization, but when the Bruins decided to move on to the next phase even the most cherished veterans aren't guaranteed participation -- just ask Zdeno Chara about that.
Can't imagine at his age he will get the right return, given he leads team in Goals and
is their emotuonal leader by a considerable margin. Only guy close to his motor is Kastelic who has about 25% of his ability.
Absurdity
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Marchand only gets traded if he requests a trade.
Wouldnt even consider it unless he wants itSo do you deal him for the right return?
NHL trade tiers Big Board: Kreider, Rossi, Provorov among players generating buzz
While the trade deadline isn't until March 7, significant trades have already happened. Here are 68 players who could join a new team.
The Bruins trading Marchand is hard to conceive. He has worn the spoked B for 16 glorious seasons. He's captain for a team in a playoff race with 11 goals and 11 assists in 30 games. But his numbers have declined for two straight seasons, he's in the last year of a contract with a very thrifty AAV ($6.125 million) and has just an eight-team no-trade clause. He's a beloved member of the organization, but when the Bruins decided to move on to the next phase even the most cherished veterans aren't guaranteed participation -- just ask Zdeno Chara about that.
smithformeragent
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I love him as a player, and I like him as captain.
I’d consider anything to accelerate the rebuild.
I’d trade my mother for the right return.
I’d consider anything to accelerate the rebuild.
I’d trade my mother for the right return.
Mr. Make-Believe
The happy genius of my household
Surprised to hear so much chatter about the Bruins trading Marchand considering the only ones talking about it have their heads firmly shoved up their own assholes.
CharasLazyWrister
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I can’t see any sort of realistic return for Marchand that fills the void of his departure.
Just…why?
Just…why?
I want him to sign an extension so I can buy his jersey.
Marchy will not be traded. He is the heartbeat of this team and organization.
Marchy will not be traded. He is the heartbeat of this team and organization.
smithformeragent
Moderator
His contract expires at the end of the season.
Do you try to go year to year with him?
Say he wants a 3 year deal at $6.5m.
Do you pay?
Do you try to go year to year with him?
Say he wants a 3 year deal at $6.5m.
Do you pay?
Year to year, and no bonus bullshit, pay him what the player and team is willing to agree to.
LSCII
Cup driven
If they were to trade anyone, it should be Frederic. I don't think they'd do either move though, and will probably add more bottom of the roster rubbish at the deadline.
I agree. But why can’t you just buy his jersey anyway? He’s a Bruins legend and it’s perfectly legitimate to wear his jersey after he’s gone as it is Bergy’s, Chara’s, Bourque’s etc etc etc.
