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Player Discussion Brad Marchand XI - Marching forward we go

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NDiesel said:
Something just rubs me the wrong way with trading a guy who has taken less money to be here his entire career if he truly wants to retire a Bruin.

I know you're probably right and the smart move is get something for him while he still has value
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I also think there’s a very compelling argument to keeping him and having him retire as a Bruin.

He’s the last link to the Cup team.
 
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Sheppy said:
Honestly, what would you guys do here? I'm sure they're discussing an extension, but I for one don't want to see anything north of $5M a season.

1. Do you have a chat with him about going on a cup run with another team and get what you can for him right now and wash your hands clean?

2. Do you stand pat, let him stay and then risk an over-payment in free agency and risk not getting some good assets for him right now?

3. Do you extend him now with a bonus driven contract?

4. Do you let him go to a contender and bring him back during free agency?

Right now this team isn't going anywhere. Like I said, it's a tough conversation to have, but you gotta think it's on their radar. Probably.
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smithformeragent said:
I'll play devil's advocate:

Will we remember Patrice Bergeron's legacy differently than Ray Bourque's or Zdeno Chara's because he finished his career as a Bruin and the others didn't?

It killed me to see Drew Bledsoe traded and Pedro Martinez leave in free agency.

I used to fall in love with the player.
I've seen over the years that it's a business, and there comes a time to move on from a player for whatever reason.

If the team is out of it, you're faced with a difficult question: What is more important?
  • A guy like Marchand finishing his career as a Bruin
  • Acquiring assets for the future
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Perfectly stated and I think the answer to your question is obvious. The assets.

If this team was either a cellar dweller or a true Cup contender you might have the luxury of allowing him to play his last game in the uniform. But they are neither. And they are truly desperate for young talent. It would be irresponsible as an organization not to strongly consider moving him if the return is fair and he’s on board.

HellOnIce said:
Devils would pay for Marchand if you're interested!
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Mercer? What would we need to add?
 
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smithformeragent said:
That’s ultimately where I land as well, but I do get that there’s a compelling argument to keeping him, even if you’re not winning the thing any time soon.
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Bottom line for me is that you have to at least test the market to see what assets teams are willing to offer to get him as a rental. I don't think a scenario where you trade him, and then sign him back in the summer is very likely. That's more wishful thinking on Bs fans part. If we move him, he's probably gone for good.

Hypothetically, if we could get at least a strong C prospect and a pick for him, I'd do that deal. Colorado seems a good fit (Calum Ritchie + a pick) for all 3 parties (The Bs, the Avs and Brad). He'd help them this post season and, they'd have a good chance of retaining him over the summer.

The Marchand scenario reminds me a lot of Joe Pavelski toward the end of his time in San Jose. San Jose should have traded him when they had the chance. That can't happen to Boston. They either have to extend him before the deadline or move him.
 
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Brad Marchand Could Hit Trade Market: "All Bets Off", Says Exec

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One NHL executive says “all bets are off” as it pertains to Brad Marchand possibly being traded by the Boston Bruins.


Marchand finds himself at a career crossroads. There is talk the Bruins are seriously considering moving him. He has an 8-team no-trade clause, which makes him moveable. And, with 966 career points, the 36-year-old captain is on pace to surpass 1,000 early in the 2025-26 season. He could offer a contender leadership and proven production. And, with the team struggling this season, questions loom about his future with the organization.
 
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Dr Hook said:
That's awesome. Reminds me of early last season when Brad was chirping the Leafs and Bert was on the Leafs bench laughing.
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Yeah, the Leafs board had their typical tantrum over that. Full on fainting goat vapors because Bert and Marchy shared a giggle.
 
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whatsbruin said:
Baring a miracle , this team isn't competing soon, and a rebuild is 2 to 3 years away. He's earned the right to decide his own fate. If I'm Sweeney, I'd explain to Brad the plans for the team, and have him decide. If he wants to be traded, at the trade deadline, with multi teams wanting him, they could get a decent haul and speed up a rebuild, and assuming multi teams are interested ask his preference and try to send him there.
My guess is that he won't want to go anywhere. He has roots.
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To which my response as a GM would be: ok, but if you want to help us and help you, please consider one of the 8 teams
 
RoccoF14 said:
Bottom line for me is that you have to at least test the market to see what assets teams are willing to offer to get him as a rental. I don't think a scenario where you trade him, and then sign him back in the summer is very likely. That's more wishful thinking on Bs fans part. If we move him, he's probably gone for good.

Hypothetically, if we could get at least a strong C prospect and a pick for him, I'd do that deal. Colorado seems a good fit (Calum Ritchie + a pick) for all 3 parties (The Bs, the Avs and Brad). He'd help them this post season and, they'd have a good chance of retaining him over the summer.

The Marchand scenario reminds me a lot of Joe Pavelski toward the end of his time in San Jose. San Jose should have traded him when they had the chance. That can't happen to Boston. They either have to extend him before the deadline or move him.
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I have been against moving Marchand in the past but watching him the last bit here , I have changed my tune a bit.If they offered Ritchie & 2026 1st I would jump it.

goldenblack said:
He won't be traded because we'll be second in the Atlantic :naughty:
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Still not no Cup threat though.
 
smithformeragent said:
That’s ultimately where I land as well, but I do get that there’s a compelling argument to keeping him, even if you’re not winning the thing any time soon.
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There are two possible realities if Marchand stays with the team beyond this season:

1. They remain a middle-of-the-pack team that struggles to add top of the roster talent.

2. They manage to add a few high impact players, especially up front.

In the first scenario, Marchand - and Pastrnak too to some extent - are hamstrung by the talent around them. Pastrnak isn't going anywhere and his recent resurgence underscores why. Leaving Marchand to toil next to uninspiring linemates, that's of dubious value IMO.

In the 2nd scenario - well, imagine Marchand playing on a line with really good players, especially a high octane center. No offense to Lindholm, but he is really looking to me like he's not going to be a true #1, offensive center for Boston. If Marchand was part of a strong top 6, stronger than what they have no, then I think he'd shine. They are not going to recreate the roster depth they had in 2022-23, but imagine something a little closer to that.

So it comes down to what direction the team is going after this season. Are they leaning in to trying to add more proven NHL talent? Or are they taking their foot off the gas to retool the core over the next few years? Or kind of be the same again next season? That should determine what they do with Marchand IMO. If they want more draft picks and prospects, I do think Marchand can fetch you some of that. He is still good enough to help several playoff contenders. If they are going to tread water without big gains or rebuilding, I see keeping Marchand as a waste of him as an asset in every possible way.
 
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Don't see Marchy leaving, don't want Marchy leaving, but for sake of argument if he does leave...who wears the C? Pasta?
 
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