“One would probably be the Callahan one”: Brad Marchand opens up about his silliest moment on ice (IMAGN)
Boston Bruins captain Brad Marchand opened up about one of the most controversial moments of his NHL career. During an appearance on the What Chaos! Show, Marchand addressed the infamous Callahan incident.
It took place during the 2018 playoffs where Marchand licked former Lightning Ryan Callahan in the face. The notorious situation occurred in Game 4 of the Tampa Bay Lightning- Boston Bruins series, following a tussle between Marchand and Callahan.
Six years later, Brad Marchand has opened up about the Callahan incident, calling it his “dumbest moment” in hockey:
“I mean, a very blatant, obvious one would probably be the Callahan one.”
Marchand also referred to the sucker punch incident where he hit Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry:
“Those are a couple of bad ones.”
The conversation turned toward how public opinion would sway in favor of Brad Marchand before he would commit another questionable action. When one of the hosts asked a rhetorical question, “What is he then?” Marchand replied:
“An idiot.”
However, Brad Marchand is no idiot on the ice. In 1,029 career games, he has notched up 401 goals and 929 points. He will look to lead a new-look Bruins lineup this upcoming season as the B’s strive to continue their dominance in the Atlantic Division.
Bruins looking to make Brad Marchand a lifelong Bruin
Marchand is entering the final year of his contract. The 36-year-old signed an eight-year deal in 2016 for $49 million. This time, it’s doubtful that Boston and Marchand would agree another eight-year deal.
However, one thing is certain: neither side is thinking about a split. CBS News captured Marchand’s thoughts regarding his contract situation:
“I’ve been here for my whole career and would love to continue that when the time comes.”
Similarly, Bruins GM Don Sweeney believes Marchand is staying put in Boston. CBS News quoted Sweeney as saying:
“He’ll be a lifelong Bruin.” Sweeney added, “That’s what we should do.”
What Marchand’s next contract looks like is anybody’s guess at this moment. Nevertheless, the deal’s length could boil down to how much longer Marchand thinks he can play. If he feels he can play until 40, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see the Bruins give Marchand a three or four-year deal.
Eventually, Marchand is destined to retire with the Bruins in much the same way Patrice Bergeron had done a couple of seasons ago. In the meantime, the focus will be on getting the Bruins back to the Cup Final and bringing home another championship.
