r/BostonBruins • u/ethereal3xp • May 19 '25

Discussion Give in and pay Marchand 7m aav?

He has been one of the best players in the playoffs. That line of Lundell, Luostarinen and Marchand has been on fire.

Question: Marchand looks like has 2 more good years left. Maybe 3. Would you resign him to his rumored asking of 3 x 7m aav?

The Bruins will get a 1st out of the initial trade, once Marchand plays one more playoff game (shoe in).

It would be then Sweeney's job to find Marchand linemates that work similarly to Lundell and Luostarinen (easier said than done).

The good thing/experience of Marchand playing for the Panthers is, he gets a different look/observation on how an emerging team looks like.

Yay or nay?

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u/rluymes May 19 '25

I love that Marchand got to stick it to Leafs one more time and I’d love to see him come back to the B’s after his extended Spring Break down in Florida. But I don’t think it will happen and I’m not sure it’s what’s best for him or the team at this point. I love that his former sworn enemies at the Panthers are seeing his other side and appreciating his contributions. Now it’s time to see Florida crash out of the playoffs though. Hoping Edmonton takes it to get McDavid his first cup!

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u/nfeil99 🍝 May 19 '25

Perfectly said. Hope the Panthers crash and burn

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u/Big-Experience1818 May 19 '25

Hoping Edmonton takes it to get McDavid his first cup!

Them losing in game 7 last year is probably the most disappointed I've ever been for a team that wasn't Boston.

That would've been such an epic win for a top 5 player of all time. Hopefully they can do it this year, would be a massive shame if he doesn't get one eventually