TORONTO - After his two-goal performance against Russia Saturday night, Brad Marchand was asked about potentially joining Team Canada linemate Sidney Crosby in Pittsburgh once his contract with the Boston Bruins expired at the conclusion of the 2016-17 season.
Like a seasoned veteran, Marchand avoided answering the question.
And Monday, just two days later, it appears the Bruins have avoided allowing that Marchand-Crosby-Penguins scenario to happen.
Indeed, the Bruins have inked Marchand to an eight-year, $49 million US contract extension. The deal, which was confirmed by Postmedia, was first reported by TSN’s Bob McKenzie.