Following the skate that also included Jeremy Swayman, which is a good sign despite him being unsigned ahead of the 2024-25 season, newly-signed Elias Lindholm and former Bruins forward and current Colorado Avalanche forward Chris Wagner, who grew up in Walpole, Mass.
outside of the Boston, Marchand spoke with the media and revealed how busy his summer off the ice was as well as his contract situation which allows him to become a free agent follow the season.
Marchand said that he had not, not two, but three offseason surgeries to repair a number of injuries that hampered him last season.
He repaired a torn tendon in his elbow, abdomen, and groin.
That’s a lot of time on an operating table for a quick summer.
Then he was asked about his contract situation and Marchand didn’t hold back with his answer to the media about a previous report that he was upset that speculated about his status.
According to Ty Anderson of 98.5 the SportsHub, Marchand was frustrated.
“I don’t know where they’re getting that info, but it’s not from me.’’
He also said that he would never talk about his contract situation with the media as well. Message sent, message received.
