The Bruins find themselves in an awkward spot as they head into the 4 Nations Face-Off break – they’re not even in a playoff position in the East right now.
It’s a situation that’s got everyone wondering what they’ll do before the March 7 trade deadline.
The team’s struggles this season have made them look pretty far from being a real contender, which has some people thinking they should probably start selling off pieces.
That’s where things get interesting with Brad Marchand. The team captain could become a free agent after this season, and his name has started popping up in trade rumors.
But Marchand isn’t buying it.
During his appearance on the "What Chaos" podcast Tuesday, the veteran forward brushed off all the trade talk.
The timing couldn’t be more dramatic – Boston’s sitting on the playoff bubble, their captain’s future is uncertain, and they’ve got just weeks until the trade deadline to figure it all out.
They’ve basically got three options: start selling players for future assets, try to add talent for a playoff push, or stand pat and hope the current group can turn things around.
For a proud franchise that’s used to being at the top of the standings, this is unfamiliar territory. And with Marchand being such a huge part of the team’s identity for so long, any decision about his future could reshape the Bruins for years to come.
