Brad Marchand had three surgeries this summer.
He told reporters he might be limited at the start of training camp but plans to be ready for opening night. He had elbow, abdominal, and groin surgeries to fix injuries from last season. Despite these injuries, he played all 82 regular-season games but missed two playoff games.
Marchand’s performance dipped in 2023-24, possibly due to age or injuries. Now 36 years old, he scored 67 points last year, his lowest since 2015-16. Still, he was the team’s second-highest scorer behind David Pastrňák and led the Bruins to their first playoff series win since 2021 as captain after Patrice Bergeron’s retirement .
Marchand’s Role and Future:
This season, Marchand will play on the second line with Charlie Coyle as center. Fans might wonder if this change will affect his performance. His eight-year contract worth $49M ends this year, and although Don Sweeney said extending Marchand’s contract was a priority in May, it hasn’t happened yet.
Fans are likely curious about how these changes will impact the Bruins’ season. Will Marchand bounce back from his surgeries? Can he maintain his top-six role effectively? What do you think about Marchand’s future with the team?
