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Three teams emerge as landing spots for ex-bruins captain brad marchand and it's shocking
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The Boston Bruins' former veteran captain, Brad Marchand, has been linked to three separate landing spots this offseason and it's shocking.
According to NHL insider, Chris Johnston, 'multiple sources' have begun speculating that pending unrestricted free agent, Brad Marchand, will be able to command a contract worth around $8M AAV range.
This pay increase would be the former Bruin's biggest pay check within his whole 16-year NHL career.
Johnston also revealed that the 37-year old will have an immense amount of teams interested and bidding for him on the open market.
Now, let's take a look at three best fits for the most likely destinations for the former Boston Bruins captain to land.
Three teams emerge as landing spots for ex-bruins captain Brad Marchand
Toronto Maple Leafs
Although Toronto may be a surprising destination for the organization's all-time rival, Marchand, as he is 5-0 against the Maple Leafs in Game 7s in his career (and, in fact, he is the first player in NHL history to defeat the same franchise in that manner five times).
However, insider, Nick Kypreos, confirmed that Brad Marchand is becoming a target for Toronto.
Take a look:
St. Louis Blues
Reporter Dave Litman of nhltraderumours.me revealed that the St. Louis Blues are also seeking to acquire a player like Marchand, which could easily make him a target.
«Jeremy Rutherford noted in The Athletic this week that St. Louis GM Doug Armstrong has interest in acquiring «a 200-foot offensive player.» Rutherford went on to describe Mitch Marner and Sam Bennett as the top targets, but perhaps Marchand, who certainly fits that 'two-way player' description, would be a nice backup plan.» Stated Litman.
Florida Panthers
Marchand is fitting nicely into the Panthers lineup and it has been suggested that the organization would be interested in signing this veteran on a contract this summer.
The only sticking point would be the money aspect for Florid, as they have $19M in cap space to play with, but have multiple pendings UFA's that would be a higher priority for the organization to retain.
That being said, plenty of organization's are suggested to show interest in former Boston Bruins veteran captain, Brad Marchand, however, it is uncertain where this forward will land this offseason.
Where would you like to see Brad Marchand land this summer?
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JUIN 7 | 294 ANSWERS Three teams emerge as landing spots for ex-bruins captain brad marchand and it's shocking Where would you like to see Brad Marchand land this summer? | ||
| Torontto | 26 | 8.8 % |
| St. Louis | 17 | 5.8 % |
| Florida | 55 | 18.7 % |
| Boston obviously | 196 | 66.7 % |
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