NHL Rumor: Bruins Star Brad Marchand ready to sign new NHL contract as 2025 free agency approaches
Bruins Star Brad Marchand ready to sign new NHL contract as 2025 free agency approaches (Image via Getty)
Brad Marchand, the longtime Boston Bruins winger and current captain, is heading into the final year of his contract. On Sunday, June 9, 2025, NHL insider Chris Johnston shared an update during an episode of The Chris Johnston Show that sparked a lot of conversation.
According to him, Marchand is hoping for a new deal that would keep him in the NHL for another three to four years.
Brad Marchand wants a 3-4 year deal, and teams are ready
During The Chris Johnston Show on June 9, 2025, which was published on YouTube and podcast platforms, hockey reporter Chris Johnston said that Brad Marchand is looking for a contract extension that could last three to four years.
Johnston explained that there is strong belief across the league that several teams would be open to giving the 36-year-old that kind of term, even though he will be 37 when the 2025-26 season starts.
Brad Marchand has played with the Boston Bruins since 2009. He was named captain in September 2023, after the retirement of longtime captain Patrice Bergeron. His current deal, signed in 2016, runs until the end of the 2024-25 season.
Johnston said during the show, 'The word around the league is that Brad Marchand isn't looking for a one-year deal. He wants to keep playing for three or four more years, and there's interest in giving him that.'
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What Brad Marchand's contract talks mean for the Boston Bruins and NHL teams in 2025 free agency
The Boston Bruins have a big decision to make. Brad Marchand is not just a top player — he's a leader in the locker room and on the ice. If the Bruins want to keep him, they'll need to decide whether they're willing to offer him a multi-year deal at this point in his career.
Johnston noted that even if Boston doesn't meet his ask, other teams are likely to try. 'He's still producing, still competing hard. There's always a market for that kind of player,' Johnston added on the podcast.
Marchand had 67 points in the 2024-25 regular season and continued to play strong minutes in the playoffs. This makes him a valuable option for contending teams.
As of now, no official talks between Marchand and the Bruins have been confirmed. More updates are expected closer to NHL free agency in July 2025.
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