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Trusted NHL insider made a bold statement regarding Brad Marchand's return to the Boston Bruins
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Brad Marchand and the Boston Bruins both set shockwaves throughout the NHL when a trade deadline deal took place on March 7th.
Since, it's been different in Boston and it has also ultimately took the life out of some Bruins fans.
Losing Bergeron and Marchand within a few years of time is quite the hard pill to swallow, especially with Marchy being a staple of the franchise for over 16 years.
The unexpected trade marked an end of an era in Boston, but now, with free agency approachong on July 1st: could we see Brad Marchand joining the Boston Bruins once again when the free agency window opens?
Bruins reporter Jimmy Murphy has just confirmed it, and a source close to Marchand's personal life has advised him some major news.
Marchand closes door on return to Boston
Murphy stated:
As I've stated since he was traded, a source close to Brad Marchand just told me:
"I can't see a way he returns to the #NHLBruins. That ship's sailed."
My top three landing spots for Marchand right now:
1.) Stays with #TimeToHunt
2.) #LeafsForever
3.) #NJDevils
"I can't see a way he returns to the #NHLBruins. That ship's sailed."
My top three landing spots for Marchand right now:
1.) Stays with #TimeToHunt
2.) #LeafsForever
3.) #NJDevils
Some reports have even revealed that general manager Don Sweeney and Marchand, beside his agent, were just a few hundred thousand dollars off of a deal, but the longtime Bruins front office member wouldn't budge on their loyal player.
«It was very disappointing things didn't get done. I loved the organization and wanted to stay there.»
Those words now appear to be his last in Boston.
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