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Brad Marchand To Sign With The Toronto Maple Leafs? A Shocking Announcement Was Just Made
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Although the Stanley Cup Finals is still ongoing, and Brad Marchand is a part of it, there has been a shocking development in Marchand possibly signing with the Toronto Maple Leafs during free agency.
After the Boston Bruins traded Brad Marchand to the Florida Panthers, there was talks that he could return during the off-season if he wanted too.
As time went on, and more information surfaced regarding the dispute between Marchand and Don Sweeney, it became pretty clear that a reunion is not likely to take place.
With Marchand directly requesting a trade to the Florida Panthers, it makes it hard to see him coming back.
Now there is a lot of speculation that Marchand could sign with another rival of the Boston Bruins in the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Marchand Heading To The Maple Leafs?
Recently, Chris Johnston of The Athletic revealed that there is a good chance that Marchand stays in the Atlantic Division come free agency, but with a different team.
According to Johnston, Brad Marchand is going to prioritize max earnings on his next contract, and the Toronto Maple Leafs could land him due to this:
Chris Johnston: Brad Marchand's priority is earnings maximization on his next contract; a place like Toronto could make off ice endorsements part of the sales pitch - TSN 1050
With Marchand recently revealing that his favourite team growing up was the Toronto Maple Leafs, all signs point to him signing there.
Wth July 1st right around the corner, Marchand is going to be a player to keep an eye on.
Would you dislike Brad Marchand if he signed with the Toronto Maple Leafs?
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