Former Bruins Thank you, Brad Marchand

[What The Puck]

Nobody cared more than Brad Marchand about winning games. His competitive drive is unmatched across the league. I enjoyed watching him rise from the fourth line to the first and finally bringing us a Stanley Cup.

Hope he gets another one.

Can't believe this is over because of the reported one contract year after Sweeney's horrendous 3 summer signings. Now we can watch Sweeney try his hand at the draft again. Going to be tough to be a Bruins fan for a long time. We basically just have Pasta as a talent now. McAvoy is a tier 2 defenseman at best. Sway got paid and now he plays like a backup. ELindholm allegedly played games this year but I didn't see him. Zadorov doesn't think the game well and makes gaffes all the time. What do we have?

Just Pasta.

 

[quietbruinfan]

Good luck to you Brad. You had your warts but you were an all-time great Bruin. Best of luck.

 

[Pia8988]

He's not coming back. Also continues the trend of zero accountability for the team steering the ship. Must be nice to have that level of job security.

 

[sooshii]

Love you Marchy! Thanks for everything. Be well and Godspeed!

 

[Bruin]

So do we root for Florida to win it all to get that # 1 pick and another ring for Marchy?

 

[McGarnagle]

So do we root for Florida to win it all to get that # 1 pick and another ring for Marchy?

I root for them to win two rounds, which will convey a first round pick to us. Beyond that I don't care that much. But if we're being sentimental I'd prefer Colorado and Charlie Coyle to win one

 

[Gee Wally]

I root for them to win two rounds, which will convey a first round pick to us. Beyond that I don't care that much. But if we're being sentimental I'd prefer Colorado and Charlie Coyle to win one

Same here. Win two rounds with Marchy getting into 50%.
After that they can f*** off.

 

[LouJersey]

He's not coming back. Also continues the trend of zero accountability for the team steering the ship. Must be nice to have that level of job security.

It's amazing that Sweeney gave the wrong conditions of the trade and said the door is always open, when he point blank knew neither was true.

 

[Demon Eyes]

So he gonna sign with MacKinnon or Crosby next year?

 

[Alicat]

He's not coming back. Also continues the trend of zero accountability for the team steering the ship. Must be nice to have that level of job security.

They can't say nothing and they also can't remotely hint about him returning as that is collusion and a big no no

 

[Pia8988]

They can't say nothing and they also can't remotely hint about him returning as that is collusion and a big no no

lmao. Brad is not coming back.

 

[Aussie Bruin]

It was not about money. It was about contract length. He will be back in July imo.

Brad Marchand wanted to stay. Bruins wanted to keep him. GM explains trade

Don Sweeney explains why Brad Marchand was traded and what affected the return.

www.masslive.com

The reports are saying it was about both. Term first, yes, two years or three, but two was allegedly at least up for consideration if more money was given. Then three was put on the table by management in February, but the money was too low.

Anyway, doesn't change my main point. The Bruins/Brad story has already been told in as much fullness, with all the highs and lows, as anyone could reasonably wish for. If we do get more, it will purely be a bonus.

 

[Alicat]

The reports are saying it was about both. Term first, yes, two years or three, but two was allegedly at least up for consideration if more money was given. Then three was put on the table by management in February, but the money was too low.

Anyway, doesn't change my main point. The Bruins/Brad story has already been told in as much fullness, with all the highs and lows, as anyone could reasonably wish for. If we do get more, it will purely be a bonus.

I’ll stick to the local reports.

 

[FrankerC]

Oh my, nope. Not ready to see that

 

[neelynugs]

It's amazing that Sweeney gave the wrong conditions of the trade and said the door is always open, when he point blank knew neither was true.

friedman's latest report about the face-to-face meeting where the bruins refused to bend was a bit of a nut punch too

 

[GordonHowe]

Bruins CEO Charlie Jacobs gives Cam Neely, Don Sweeney 'full support' after Brad Marchand trade

Bruins CEO Charlie Jacobs seemed to put aside any notion that president Cam Neely's and general manager Don Sweeney's jobs are in jeopardy.

www.boston.com

What Don Sweeney said about decision to trade Brad Marchand to the Panthers

Don Sweeney explained the decision that went into the team trading captain Brad Marchand to the Florida Panthers for a conditional pick.

www.boston.com

 

[GordonHowe]

friedman's latest report about the face-to-face meeting where the bruins refused to bend was a bit of a nut punch too

That's what a good manager does.

Ultimately, a manager must do what they believe is best for the team and the organization.

It's as simple, and as painful, as that.

I commend Don Sweeney while wishing Brad all the very best, including a second Cup, which we all know he deserves.

 

[quietbruinfan]

Screw the cup for Marchand, I want the late first rounder. Btw there is no way he returns after being lowballed. He either goes to the Avs or stays with the Panthers and avoids some state tax.

 

[GordonHowe]

Brad Marchand, beloved during magical time in Boston sports, won’t look right as Panther

Marchand joins list of greats — such as Bobby Orr, Tom Brady and Carlton Fisk — to wear another team's uniform. It won't be easy to watch.

www.nytimes.com

 

[Mr. Make-Believe]

It's amazing that Sweeney gave the wrong conditions of the trade and said the door is always open, when he point blank knew neither was true.

Amazing or par for the course?

They’ve been lying and pushing Marchand out the door all season long. This was the plan from puck drop.

 

[Our Lady Peace]

As a non-Bruins fans that lives in a Vancouver-dominant fanbase and I gotta say I've heard so much about this "rat" for a long, long time. Still do lol. Have noticed his continual maturity and competitiveness on the ice. Seems like a killer dude off the ice. Virtually elite all situations two-way winger? Give me that for my team's playoff run, and for a long time

Cats are my #2 team, so they better treat this rat damn well. Barring injury, I can see him doing one final Bruins lap. Sooner? Later? Ever?

Either way good luck wearing the Red for once, go get another one Marchy

 

[LouJersey]

Amazing or par for the course?

They’ve been lying and pushing Marchand out the door all season long. This was the plan from puck drop.

Yep. Those of us who thought he was not a good captain were obviously correct. Listen to the EF thing w MacLean. He went directly to the brass and tried for compromise and they still couldn’t wait to boot him. Guess they found their latest fall guy maybe?

 

[LouJersey]

As a non-Bruins fans that lives in a Vancouver-dominant fanbase and I gotta say I've heard so much about this "rat" for a long, long time. Still do lol. Have noticed his continual maturity and competitiveness on the ice. Seems like a killer dude off the ice. Virtually elite all situations two-way winger? Give me that for my team's playoff run, and for a long time

Cats are my #2 team, so they better treat this rat damn well. Barring injury, I can see him doing one final Bruins lap. Sooner? Later? Ever?

Either way good luck wearing the Red for once, go get another one Marchy

Great User name. All the best

 

[LouJersey]

friedman's latest report about the face-to-face meeting where the bruins refused to bend was a bit of a nut punch too

Yeah, I wish they just had the balls to say they felt it was time to move on, rebuild a new leadership core and wish Brad the best instead of saying he's gone because of contract stuff when they offered him something they knew he would never take.

 

[shelbysdad]

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