The future of Boston Bruins captain Brad Marchand sounds unclear, assuming you buy into the trade chatter being promoted by the media and a few notable NHL insiders.

The 2024-25 campaign has not gone the Boston Bruins way. While their 27-23-6 record isn’t awful, with 60 points, they aren’t in position for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference currently. With the trade deadline quickly approaching,

BOSTON — In the NHL, trade season always starts with a single deal. One move that announces that teams are ready to make moves. Once that domino falls, the rumors get louder and the tension in dressing rooms around the leagues gets a little higher.

The Boston Bruins have several pending unrestricted free agents, but captain Brad Marchand is easily the most notable. The Bruins' struggles this season and his lack of a contract extension have raised questions about No. 63's future in Boston. Because of this, let's consider three paths the Bruins could take with the superstar forward.

Brad Marchand’s future with the Boston Bruins remains uncertain, and insiders are starting to report a potential breakup ahead of the trade deadline, with some even floating potential suitors if the Bruins decide to trade their captain.

After another blown opportunity during a 4-3 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights Saturday at TD Garden, the NHL will break for the 4 Nations Face-Off. The Bruins are currently outside the playoff structure and the roster could look completely different when play resumes Feb.