The Boston Bruins’ struggles on the ice might only be the tip of the iceberg, as new reports suggest serious tension between the team’s top stars.
According to Rich Keefe of the “Jones and Keefe” show, there’s major drama brewing between David Pastrnak and Brad Marchand.
“They’re not just a mess on the ice – the locker room is a disaster,” Keefe revealed during a recent broadcast.
The Bruins have lost six straight games, but it’s what’s happening behind closed doors that’s raising eyebrows.
Pastrnak, the team’s leading scorer and a 60-goal talent, has reportedly told the team he doesn’t want to play on the same line as Marchand. The rift apparently started after Marchand called out Pastrnak for what he saw as lazy and undisciplined play throughout the season.
Right now, the two only share ice time during power plays.
While coaches don’t have to cave to player demands, it looks like the team is trying to keep the stars separated. It’s a tricky situation for a club that’s already struggling to find its footing this season.
This isn’t the first time Pastrnak has faced criticism. Former coach Jim Montgomery had previously called him out publicly, and some think the talented forward sometimes deserves the tough love.
“Maybe you can chalk it up as a player trying to do too much, or you can chalk it up to a player who just doesn’t care,” said Jones, pointing to a recent short-handed goal against the team.
The situation feels eerily similar to the recent drama with the Vancouver Canucks, where team chemistry issues have made headlines.
Could this lead to a trade? It’s possible. The Bruins were already considering roster changes, but moving Pastrnak – their most dynamic offensive player – would be a massive decision.
The parallels to Vancouver are striking. Like J.T. Miller’s vocal leadership with the Canucks, Marchand has always been known to speak his mind in Boston. And similar to Elias Pettersson’s situation, some think Pastrnak might be taking the criticism too personally.
The big question now: Can these two star players patch things up and get back to winning hockey games? The Bruins’ season might depend on it.
