The Vegas Golden Knights are reportedly showing interest in Boston Bruins captain Brad Marchand as the NHL trade deadline approaches. Marchand’s contract is set to expire after this season, and it remains unclear whether he wants to stay in Boston for the final stretch of his career.
At 36 years old, Marchand only has a few years left before retirement, and with the Bruins no longer viewed as serious Stanley Cup contenders, the team is reportedly considering the possibility of trading him.
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Given Marchand’s impressive career and current production, there would likely be significant interest from several contending teams. The veteran forward is approaching 1,000 career points and has remained productive this season, scoring 21 goals and tallying 47 points in 61 games.
One team emerging as a potential landing spot is the Vegas Golden Knights. According to Ty Anderson of The Hockey Show, Vegas is interested in adding Marchand to bolster their playoff push after last year’s disappointing first-round exit.
However, acquiring Marchand would present a financial challenge for Vegas. The Golden Knights currently have just under $500,000 in cap space, while Marchand’s cap hit sits at $6.125 million. Even if Boston retained half of his salary, Vegas would still need to move a contract to make the deal work. Another option could involve bringing in a third team to absorb more of Marchand’s salary.
If a trade can be structured to fit within the cap, Marchand’s arrival would instantly make the Golden Knights one of the top contenders for the Stanley Cup.
For Boston, moving on from Marchand could make sense as the team appears to be heading toward a rebuild in the near future.
With the trade deadline just hours away, a resolution is expected soon. Fans won’t have to wait much longer to see whether Marchand stays in Boston or joins a new team for a potential playoff run.