Major development involving Brad Marchand retiring
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It's been reported by Peter Baugh and Eric Duhatschek of the Athletic that if Bruins captain Brad Marchand would retire it's likely he may not make the Hall of Fame after the first ballot.
Over the years, Marchand has made a very strong case that he is one of the best wingers of his generation. He was drafted in 2007 by the Bruins, third round, 71st overall. He has played his entire career with the Bruins which began in 2009 and he has been well over 1000 games played.
He holds the Stanley Cup win in 2011, has played 1029 games, scored 401 goals with 528 assists for 929 points and as a + 292 with 1051 penalty minutes.
He is a constant danger on the ice according to his head coach Jim Montgomery.
«Maybe five years ago, just the way he started the offensive production and every year 95 points, every year dominant player,» Montgomery told reporters in February on when he considered Marchand Hall of Fame caliber, per team-provided video. «You had to be aware of him. Just a dominant player. Impacted every game.»
Last year was a down year in terms of point production as he played all 82 games, scored 29 goals and 38 assists for 67 points and was a + 2. The 36-year-old continues to be a force and will certainly have the evidence that he should be on the 1st ballot of the Hall of Fame when he decides to retire.
But as all fans know, that may not happen, but I highly doubt that it won't take long for Marchand to be in Toronto for the test of time.
Source: NESN.COM
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