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Marchand is a game-time decision vs Canucks. We get started on #NESN at noon. #Bruins
Marchand was seen during pregame soccer drills and will take warmups. We think he plays. The sparkplug has 15 goals and 31 points over 36 games.
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Brad Marchand News
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Brad Marchand was absent from practice today but Claude Julien expects him to play tomorrow and said he would skate alone today
Marchand is hopeful to rest up before facing the Canucks on Saturday.
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Per warmups, Marchand out, Hamill in. http://bo.st/AbHZga
No word on why Marchand won't play tonight. He has 15 goals and 31 points in 36 games.
The Bruins have confirmed that Brad Marchand has agreed to a contract extension. According to TSN, Marchand has signed a two-year, $5 million contract, giving him an annual cap hit of $2.5 million.
The sophomore will be looking to top his 20 goals and 41 points from his rookie campaign. As long as he continues to flank Patrice Bergeron, he should retain that value if not further improve. Keep in mind, the pesky winger finished second to David Krejci in postseason goals with 11.
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