In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Brad Marchand spoke to the media following the availability with David Pastrnak, addressing the report that there have been some issues between the two Boston Bruins players. Elsewhere, Calgary Flames forward Connor Zary got some good news regarding his knee injury, as it won’t require surgery and rehabilitation can begin immediately. Finishing it off will be the connection between the Buffalo Sabres and Detroit Red Wings surrounding the future of center Dylan Cozens.
Marchand Blasts Reporter for Bruins Story
As mentioned in yesterday’s edition of this series, Rich Keefe of the Jones & Keefe Show reported that there is tension between Marchand and Pastrnak. Following the update and availability from Pastrnak yesterday, Marchand spoke to the media and did not hold back on what he thought of the situation.
“I’m not gonna let it become something that it’s not so this guy can go pound sand…go back to the closet where no one knew where he was before…and report on nothing because that’s what he’s gonna be doing after this.”
Brad Marchand on Rich Keefe’s report of Bruins’ locker room being a “disaster”
Considering Marchand, the captain of the Bruins, was this upfront and clear about his opinion on the report, it is safe to say where the Bruins played stand on this report. Pastrnak’s comments were in a defensive tone, saying that he doesn’t feel this way. When Marchand stood in front of the microphone, he stated that there were no facts behind the report.
“I know reporters have a job to do, but usually you try to be fact-based. When there are blatant lies told in the media, that is when there is a problem” said Marchand.
NHL players aren’t often this upfront with the media, so when they are, it becomes a big deal. This report clearly struck a nerve within the Bruins captain, but he did a good job of sticking up for himself, Pastrnak, and the rest of the players, as well as accountability when it comes to reporting.
Flames’ Zary Receives Positive News With Injury
There was some legitimate concern that the knee injury that Zary suffered on Jan. 8 would be a significant one and that he could miss the entire season. Luckily for both Zary and the Flames, that doesn’t appear to be the case.
In a game against the Anaheim Ducks, Zary was entering the…
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