Bruins, Marchand agree on new deal

After his two-goal performance against Russia on Saturday, 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, the man avoided answering. Just two days later, the Bruins have avoided allowing that Marchand-Crosby-Penguins scenario to happen. The Bruins inked the 28-year-old to an eight-year, US$49-million contract extension.