Player Discussion Brad Marchand XI - Marching forward we go

[Bruin4]

 

[Clode]

Great interview. What Chaos! has quickly become one of my favorite pods this season.

 

[BadBruins]

Again.... I think if Marchand actually wants to be here to end his career, he needs to sign that contract. There has to be a mutual agreement on an extension. If not, you need to sell to the highest bidder IMO.... even if you're in the playoff picture at the time. I would think he holds significant value given his playoff pedigree.

 

[Hookslide]

When long-term players leave the only organization they've known, it's usually over term.

If he gets to July 1st, I can see a contender offering up 4 years. Say the Bruins draw the line on 2, does the turn down the 2 extra years?

At 37 multiple surgeries, one year at a time, and do not move off that.

 

[BruinDust]

At 37 multiple surgeries, one year at a time, and do not move off that.

I'd be OK with 2 years.

3 years I start to think about it.

4 years is no bueno.

2 years and if he's still productive and wants to keep playing, 1 year at a time after that. I think that's fair for both parties.

 

[Bruin4]

Elliot Freedman was on NHL morning skate, this morning saying it sounds like the Marchand Negotiations hit a snag with the amount of term.

 

[BruinDust]

Elliot Freedman was on NHL morning skate, this morning saying it sounds like the Marchand Negotiations hit a snag with the amount of term.

Honestly I think if the Bruins would offer him 3 years he's signed right now.

 

[4ORRBRUIN]

Honestly I think if the Bruins would offer him 3 years he's signed right now.

They would never do that, I still think he gets traded deadline day.

 

[GordonHowe]

Missed this yesterday, old news to you,

Brad Marchand: Trade rumors 'not something that I really see happening'

As rumors continue to swirl about the Bruins' plans, Brad Marchand said on "What Chaos!" that he's not focusing on trade talks.

www.boston.com

 

[GordonHowe]

Devils would pay for Marchand if you're interested!

For what, my fine fellow?

What would you sign him for?

(I have no problem extending him, but it shouldn't be north of $6M)

Maybe 6 X 2/3.

Reading his comments, and from what I gather elsewhere, my sense is that they will resign him.

Of course, I would like to see Brad finish his career where he belongs.

Nonetheless he would fetch an excellent return.

 

[Alicat]

20 goals so far and he can easily match or exceed the 29 he scored last season. He’s right where he’s been consistently for the last 5 years. Is he slower, yes but other than that, his game hasn’t fallen off like some posters keep trying to push.

2 year extension and he retires a Bruin.

 

[22Brad Park]

we don't know what management thinks, but...



Conor Ryan
@ConorRyan_93


"My goal is to play here forever."Speaking on
@WhatChaosShow
, Brad Marchand shared his thoughts on the trade rumors surrounding him ahead of the March 7 deadline.

That does not help Boston fix things any quicker but he is a Bruins legend so be it

I always go back to Patrick Marleau, 20 years in San Jose, he never thought he'd leave, then he gets to July 1st without an extension, multiple teams come calling offering multi-year deals, and the rest is history.

Not many agree but the Bruins need to A) Swallow their pride and admit this season is a lost cause.

Then pick B or C.

B is extending Marchand before the deadline passes.

C is trading him before the deadline passes.

I'm good with either decision. It's indecision that would be a mistake. Management need to man-up and be decisive here, one way or the other.

Bruins GM will take Brad at his word though ,u know it & I know it.