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,

A breakdown of every Bruins' no-trade and no-movement clauses and the interest they might draw at the deadline.

The Boston Bruins have been buyers at nearly every trade deadline under general manager Don Sweeney, but this year, their approach remains uncertain. Boston, sitting sixth in the Atlantic Division with a 27-23-6 record and 60 points in 56 games, is one point behind the Detroit Red Wings for the final Eastern Conference playoff spot.

Speaking on the TNT broadcast during the matchup at Madison Square Garden, Sweeney sounded like an executive hoping to avoid a reality where the Bruins plant a “For Sale” sign ahead of the trade deadline.

The NHL trade deadline is a month away and the Boston Bruins must decide whether to be buyers or sellers. Going into Wednesday’s game against the New York Rangers, the Bruins sit just outside of a Wild Card playoff spot behind the Tampa Bay Lightning and the the Detroit Red Wings.

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.

The Boston Bruins are right in the middle of a very competitive playoff race in the Eastern Conference. The B’s are tied with the Tampa Bay Lightning for the second wild card berth, but the Bolts have played four fewer games.

After dropping their ninth loss in their last 10 road games, the Bruins are running out of time to right the ship.

Because of this, let's consider three paths the Bruins could take with the superstar forward. The speculation surrounding Marchand would come to an end if the Bruins get him signed to a contract extension.