Boston played without second-leading scorer Brad Marchand, and his return can't come soon enough as the team is in a tough battle for a playoff spot.

The Bruins have to make a call on trading Brad Marchand in the next few days. Here are the pros and cons of such a move.

Boston Bruins captain Brad Marchand is unlikely to return to Saturday's game against the Pittsburgh Penguins after suffering an upper-body injury in the first period.

Boston Bruins captain Brad Marchand left Saturday's game at Pittsburgh in the first period with an upper-body injury. Marchand departed after a hit by Penguins defenseman P.O Joseph at 5:56. Joseph drove Marchand into the corner and the side of his head struck the boards.

Bruins captain Brad Marchand left Saturday's game at Pittsburgh in the first period with an upper-body injury.

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As Bruins fall out of Stanley Cup playoff contention, a trade of captain Brad Marchand looks more like a possibility

Since 2010, forward Brad Marchand has been there for Boston Bruins fans in good times and bad. He helped the team end a 39-year Stanley Cup drought in 2011, and had a hand in two other conference championships.

A trade pitch has the Boston Bruins dealing Brad Marchand to the Edmonton Oilers in a blockbuster deal with the Edmonton Oilers.

Brad Marchand is the heart and soul of the Boston Bruins. He truly represents the team’s tough-to-play-against style with a bit of an edge. He’s normally the type of player who should finish his career in Boston,

The Boston Bruins are considering trading captain Brad Marchand as part of a potential rebuild. General Manager Don Sweeney is open to discussions, gi