Former Bruins Thank you, Brad Marchand
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The Bruins will be off on Sunday and return to practice on Monday in Brighton, ahead of Tuesday’s visit to Causeway Street by the Panthers. Marchand, the new Florida left wing, working his way back from a shoulder injury suffered last Saturday in Pittsburgh, is expected to be sidelined another 3-4 weeks. However, it’s possible the L’il Ball o’Hate will be at the Garden with his new club, if only to continue treatment on his wounded wing.
McGarnagle
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‘We are Bostonians now and forever’: Brad Marchand thanks Bruins fans in full-page Globe ad - The Boston Globe
Marchand was dealt to the rival Florida Panthers at the trade deadline.
www.bostonglobe.com
Brad Marchand still has something to say.
The former Bruins captain took out a full-page advertisement in the Monday, March 10 edition of the Boston Globe thanking fans in Boston after he was shipped to Florida at the trade deadline on Friday.
His letter reads:
“To Boston,
“Thank you for welcoming me into this great city when I was just a young Canadian kid looking to break into the best league in the world. You allowed me to achieve my dream of playing in the National Hockey League and winning the Stanley Cup. For this I am forever grateful. You also embraced me from day one and immediately brought me into your family. Since that time, I have become a husband and a father to a beautiful family. My family is now your family: We are Bostonians now and forever.
“Representing this city as captain of the Boston Bruins was the greatest honor of my life, and it was a privilege to wear the Spoked B over the past 16 years. Boston will always be a part of me, and it will always be a part of my family. There are far too many people I want to thank to be able to include in this short note, but just know how grateful I am for the time I spent in Boston playing for the Bruins.
“Thank you.”
Bruin4
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Sounds like to me, he's saying. To be continued, "Part two on its way next season"‘We are Bostonians now and forever’: Brad Marchand thanks Bruins fans in full-page Globe ad - The Boston Globe
Marchand was dealt to the rival Florida Panthers at the trade deadline.
Brad Marchand still has something to say.
The former Bruins captain took out a full-page advertisement in the Monday, March 10 edition of the Boston Globe thanking fans in Boston after he was shipped to Florida at the trade deadline on Friday.
His letter reads:
“To Boston,
“Thank you for welcoming me into this great city when I was just a young Canadian kid looking to break into the best league in the world. You allowed me to achieve my dream of playing in the National Hockey League and winning the Stanley Cup. For this I am forever grateful. You also embraced me from day one and immediately brought me into your family. Since that time, I have become a husband and a father to a beautiful family. My family is now your family: We are Bostonians now and forever.
“Representing this city as captain of the Boston Bruins was the greatest honor of my life, and it was a privilege to wear the Spoked B over the past 16 years. Boston will always be a part of me, and it will always be a part of my family. There are far too many people I want to thank to be able to include in this short note, but just know how grateful I am for the time I spent in Boston playing for the Bruins.
“Thank you.”
We saw Brad since he first showed up as a Bruin. I thought in 2010...a 4th liner with lots of energy and mischief....boy did I underestimate him.
Always the last off the ice.
Always threw a few pucks over the glass for kids. Little girls would get the pucks first (Brad has two of his own).
Worked harder than ANY player on the Bs in my 72 years. He gave 100% every shift.
Was Bergy's personal protecter.
Brad was an excellent captain. We saw it on the bench and on the ice and someone who would know, told me he "had the room"
Was very emotional. Wasn't afraid to shed a few tears.
Fun to listen too. Over the years we saw and heard a lot. Brad is a funny man.
I could go on and on but I hope the story isn't over and he returns to the Bs
I will leave you with this.
Always the last off the ice.
Always threw a few pucks over the glass for kids. Little girls would get the pucks first (Brad has two of his own).
Worked harder than ANY player on the Bs in my 72 years. He gave 100% every shift.
Was Bergy's personal protecter.
Brad was an excellent captain. We saw it on the bench and on the ice and someone who would know, told me he "had the room"
Was very emotional. Wasn't afraid to shed a few tears.
Fun to listen too. Over the years we saw and heard a lot. Brad is a funny man.
I could go on and on but I hope the story isn't over and he returns to the Bs
I will leave you with this.
Given log in problems, I have been unable to post this piece by Conor Ryan. Someone(s) else likely already has.
If so, worth a second read. If not,
Don't be a stranger, Brad.
Come home anytime.
If so, worth a second read. If not,
Brad Marchand gave Bruins fans chirps, cheers — and an underdog story worth rooting for
Over 16 seasons, Brad Marchand went from a fourth-line pest to a franchise legend with a Bruins fanbase that places a premium on heart.
www.boston.com
Don't be a stranger, Brad.
Come home anytime.
His wife posted an IG story with B&W portraits of their kids last week before the trade. His one daughter looked exactly like Brad.
You could really see that in this video of his kids announcing the lineup for his 1000th game
DKH
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Marchand per Eliot Friedman said he was offered 3 years without a pay cut ~ $6.3 M per believed
Bruins going 3 not smart & the amount is not $2 or $3 M as twitter took to streets
7 M fair but not outrageous $6.3 especially giving him 3 years
If this is true on Friedman interesting
Bruins going 3 not smart & the amount is not $2 or $3 M as twitter took to streets
7 M fair but not outrageous $6.3 especially giving him 3 years
If this is true on Friedman interesting
FrankerC
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That was a tough watch. I was part of the camp that thought only trade Marchand if he wants to be traded, not make it a business decision. Never seen Marchy like that.
Mr. Make-Believe
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Still think it was the right decision for the long-term health of the club, but that doesn’t mean I like it. Tough to watch.
RustyBruins72
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I am still pretty convinced he'll sign back with Boston on July 1st.
I just think him agreeing to wave his NTC to be traded there's likely something in the works.
But i've been wrong before.
I just think him agreeing to wave his NTC to be traded there's likely something in the works.
But i've been wrong before.
LouJersey
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Geez man that was a way tougher watch than I thought it would be. Doesn't look right.
Bruinaura
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I still think there's a chance he doesn't play a single game for Florida.
