Elliotte Friedman reveals new shocking details that lead to Brad Marchand being traded
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Newly revealed: Elliotte Friedman releases new content covering the depths of what occurred in the Boston organization after the loss of Bruins veteran, Brad Marchand .
March 7th was a big day for many NHL organizations, especially for the Boston Bruins' 16-year veteran who was sent to the Florida Panthers on an undersized deal.
More details continue to be revealed gradually regarding this unbelievable trade, as the media unravels the mess the Boston Bruins' GM, Don Sweeney, created.
Just in this morning, a trusting source revealed the result of Brad Marchand's salary for the duration of his season with the Florida Panthers.
Take a look:
«Little tid bit on Brad Marchand's contract, which was front-loaded when signed back in 2016: while the AAV is $6.125M, his actual cash this season was $4M, and $3M of that was paid already in a signing bonus. Which left $1M in salary this year.
With 50% retention by Bruins, my math isn't great but I think Panthers in reality paying Marchand about $125k for rest of season in real money.
Little tid bit on Brad Marchand's contract, which was front-loaded when signed back in 2016: while the AAV is $6.125M, his actual cash this season was $4M, and $3M of that was paid already in a signing bonus.
Which left $1M in salary this year. With 50% retention by Bruins, my math isn't great but I think Panthers in reality paying Marchand about $125k for rest of season in real money.»
With 50% retention by Bruins, my math isn't great but I think Panthers in reality paying Marchand about $125k for rest of season in real money.
Little tid bit on Brad Marchand's contract, which was front-loaded when signed back in 2016: while the AAV is $6.125M, his actual cash this season was $4M, and $3M of that was paid already in a signing bonus.
Which left $1M in salary this year. With 50% retention by Bruins, my math isn't great but I think Panthers in reality paying Marchand about $125k for rest of season in real money.»
This aspect can be mind-blowing to most, as the Florida Panthers received a steal in regard to Brad Marchand's acquisition.
Just $125k, right in time for the duration of the most important part of the season, a strong competitor who has won a Stanley Cup already. Would anyone be willing to pass up on this deal?
However, Elliotte Friedman exposed the truth regarding Brad Marchand's departure and what really happened behind the scenes.
«On Brad Marchand: Elliotte says Marchand & BOS had agreed on 3 year term and he's certain that the team didn't offer him a pay cut but there was a "sizeable gap" but no one would confirm what the gap was. Marchand was willing to compromise but team wasn't.»
Despite the belief that the Boston Bruins were crazy to dismiss such a key-player, this information makes the circumstances more understandable.
«Friedman is reporting here that he firmly believes Boston's offer to Marchand wasn't less than his current AAV of $6.125m. Goes on to state he's «certain» his offer from Boston wasn't less than his current salary and wasn't being asked to take a paycut either.»
With the Boston Bruins GM Don Sweeney fixated on a rebuild, the most beneficial option for his organization may not be a veteran with only a few years left before his retirement, who is also interested in a pay raise.
Despite the overall saddened organization, the future is bright for the Boston Bruins regardless of this very unfortunate circumstance.
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MARS 11 | 935 ANSWERS Elliotte Friedman reveals new shocking details that lead to Brad Marchand being traded Do you think the Boston Bruins organization should've given Marchand a pay increase? | ||
| Yes | 552 | 59 % |
| No, he only has a few years left | 198 | 21.2 % |
| No, not worth it | 103 | 11 % |
| Yes, if they want to win a Stanley Cup again | 82 | 8.8 % |
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