Tag: Brad Marchand

NHL News: Bruins Sign Marchand To Eight-Year Extension

On Brad Marchand and the Boston Bruins ... Bob McKenzie: The Boston Bruins sign Brad Marchand to an eight year contract extension with a salary cap hit of $6.125 million. Cap Friendly: The Bruins currently have $59,909,167 committed to 15…

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NHL Rumors: Marchand, Maple Leafs and Flames

On Brad Marchand, the Boston Bruins and Pittsburgh Penguins ... Ken Campbell of The Hockey News: Brad Marchand will be an unrestricted free agent after the season, and some are envisioning him beside Sidney Crosby. It will probably never happen…

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NHL Rumors: Bruins, Penguins, Canucks and Sabres

On the Boston Bruins and Pittsburgh Penguins ... Stephen Whyno of the AP: Whyno wonders if the Pittsburgh Penguins would be interested in Boston Bruins winger Brad Marchand if he hit the open market after this season. Marchand is entering…

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NHL Rumors: Marchand, Gaudreau and Trouba

On Brad Marchand and the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: The 28-year old Brad Marchand is coming off a career high 37 goals. He is entering the final year of his deal, and his camp and the Bruins…

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NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks and Boston Bruins

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Ben Kuzma of the Vancouver Province: Canucks training camp opens in three weeks and they are still looking for an impact left winger. GM Jim Benning is confident that Sven Baertschi can build on last…

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A Look At Some Of The Top 2017 NHL Unrestricted Free Agents

Written by Todd Cordell (@ToddCordell) Every year there are a handful of high-end players scheduled to hit free agency. While most end up re-signing with their current teams beforehand, the occasional big name slips through the cracks and at least tests the…

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Rumors and Notes: Bruins, Blues, Quebec City and Stars

On the Boston Bruins ... Craig Custance of EPSN: Bruins GM Don Sweeney is still trying to improve their roster for the upcoming season. Jimmy Vesey could be one piece they'd like to add. The David Backes gives the Bruins…

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NHL Rumors: Brad Marchand and the Boston Bruins

On the Boston Bruins and Brad Marchand ... DJ Bean of WEEI: Bruins GM Don Sweeney said he's begun contract talks with forward Brad Marchand. Marchand is entering the final season of his deal that carries a $4.5 million salary…

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NHL Rumors: Russell, Panthers, Stars and Flyers

On Kris Russell ... Allain Roy: The reports that Kris Russell turned down an offer from the Maple Leafs are false. Andy Strickland: Russell has options right now to sign somewhere, but he is taking his time to make the…

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NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins Edition

On the Boston Bruins ... Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: The Bruins will have to fix their blueline this offseason. They have two first round picks and a bunch of prospects they could include in a deal. They could…

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NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Devils, Leafs, Wild, Bruins and Ducks

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Eric Engels of Sportsnet: Dale Weise thinks the odds of him being traded are higher than him remaining with the Canadiens. “For me to sit here and lie to you and say that I haven’t…

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NHL Rumors: Bruins – Marchand, Eriksson and Chara

On the Boston Bruins ... Craig Custance of ESPN: Bruins GM Don Sweeney said again that their preference is to re-sign Loui Eriksson.One issue that might be getting in the way of that is that Brad Marchand's contract expires after…

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