Brad Marchand has made it clear he wants to play his entire career with the Boston Bruins. Management could honor its captain’s request and keep him in Boston, even without an extension in place before the deadline. But with the organization’s need for a retool, the Bruins at least have to explore the possibility of trading one of their top wingers at the NHL trade deadline.
Why the Bruins need to consider trading Marchand
The Bruins are technically still in the playoff race. Their 62-point season puts them just two points outside the postseason bubble. While the Bruins can hope that the Blue Jackets and Red Wings struggle with the difficulty of their remaining schedule, their playoff hopes are still slim — especially with…