While the Boston Bruins weigh changes ahead of the trade deadline, the team and captain Brad Marchand continue to state their mutual intention to stay together.
Bruins general manager Don Sweeney admitted Sunday he's receiving calls on the team’s veterans and unrestricted free agents, with Marchand fitting into both categories. On Marchand specifically though, Sweeney said"the ultimate goal" has always been to re-sign the 36-year-old winger.
Marchand is in the final year of an eight-year, $49 million deal that carries a $6.13 million cap hit. He has 20 goals and 25 assists for 45 points in 58 games this season, his 16th with the organization. “My focus has always been and will always be here,” Marchand reiterated. “I still believe we have a group that can do some damage. We get in the playoffs and we get through there, I like the way we’re built. We haven’t played our best yet. When we do, we can play with any team. We’ve already shown that.
Sweeney made it clear that all options are on the table for the Bruins as the team continues to struggle to jump into the playoff picture. Boston sits one point back of the “We’re going to look at all opportunities, whether it’s to improve our club now or with an eye towards moving forward,” Sweeney said. “Our veteran players have proven they’re good players. Is everybody having a career year? No.
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