
Joe Sacco, who has previously criticized his captain publicly earlier in the season, recently left Marchand on the bench in overtime. In both cases, Marchand didn’t make a big deal in front of the media cameras.
Brad Marchand on Joe Sacco’s decision to sit him yesterday in overtime:
“He’s going to make decisions based on how he feels each guy is playing each night. I get it. Next time, I need to do better.” pic.twitter.com/tugQxqdRPf
— Andrew Fantucchio (@A_Fantucchio) January 19, 2025
We can also think about the “argument” with David Pastrnak (we’re not really sure if the disagreement is real or not) that has come to light over the past weeks.
If Sacco is “expendable” in the short term, Pastrnak is not.
Scoops @Keefe21 :
«The locker room is a disaster, and David Pastrnak is at the center of that. David Pastrnak has told the team he doesn’t want to be on a line with Brad Marchand, and it may stem from Brad Marchand calling out Pastrnak for some of his play.»
Yikes. pic.twitter.com/GeZg7sw05B
— Jones & Keefe (@JonesandKeefe) January 10, 2025
Because Marchand is nearing the end of his contract, there seems to be increasing speculation about whether his future is in Boston. And keep in mind, if Renaud Lavoie is talking about it on the radio, it’s because he has reasons to believe it’s a possibility.
Note that I’m expecting much more of a change in management or behind the bench than a change of captain. Marchand wonderfully represents the Bruins, and I expect him to outlast all of this.
in brief
– Not to be missed.
Check out TSN’s Mid-season Draft Ranking Show with @TSNBobMcKenzie, Wednesday at 11:30am et on TSN4, with the full 80-player (plus 16 honourable mentions) prospect list revealed on https://t.co/BQGeAnETfN afterwards at Noon et.https://t.co/oqGzu2wBtH pic.twitter.com/gRaAZ9mcl6
— TSN Hockey (@TSNHockey) January 21, 2025
– Martin St-Louis and his analogies.
Always love me some MSL’s analogies!
When asked if he’s near the end of his playbook since taking over as coach, #Habs Martin St-Louis said: «I don’t know if you ever get to the end of the book because you always keep writing»— Priyanta Emrith (@HabsInHighHeels) January 21, 2025
– Kent Hughes is 55 years old.
Happy birthday to Canadiens GM Kent Hughes, who turns 55 today #Habs #HabsIO @mtlgazette photo by John Mahoney pic.twitter.com/UoXOlo4Bse
— Stu Cowan (@StuCowan1) January 21, 2025
– Well done.
the lil accent is so cute#GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/JUxzh2gaNi
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) January 21, 2025
– Connor McDavid will not appeal his case.
While there was disappointment with the three-game suspension Connor McDavid was levied by @NHLPlayerSafety, the #oilers captain has decided not to appeal that decision, per sources.
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) January 21, 2025
– Interesting.
. @KKlavel will return to the ring on February 27 at the Casino. She will face Anabel Ortiz for 2 minor titles. The winner will become the mandatory challenger for the IBF world title.
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— Jeremy Filosa
(@JeremyFilosa) January 21, 2025