NHL Rumors: Brad Marchand, Bruins could lose star defenseman as Flames inquire about trade

The Boston Bruins could ship out a star teammate of Brad Marchand after the Calgary Flames reached out about a deal ahead of the NHL trade deadline.

The Boston Bruins may be waving the white flag on their 2024-25 NHL season, as one star could be traded to the Calgary Flames. Brad Marchand, who is dealing with an upper-body injury, could lose a key teammate as the Bruins fight for a Stanley Cup Playoffs berth in a jam-packed Eastern Conference.

The Bruins haven’t had the success they envisioned this NHL season. It was rocky from the start, as the franchise in Beantown parted ways with head coach Jim Montgomery early in the year, but interim head coach Joe Sacco has been unable to right the ship.

Boston has now lost six of their last seven games, slipping down the standings and losing vital ground to their competitors for the wildcard spots in the East. While the locker room remains hopeful about their odds, the front office may have a different mindset. Boston may have a seller’s approach during the upcoming trade deadline, looking to move on from talented players while their price is high.

Marchand himself has been in the center of many rumors, yet it’s unclear whether the organization is serious about losing their veteran leader. Regardless, changes could be coming to the team, as one star blueliner has been closely s