Typically an engaging and eager talker, Marchand wanted no part of the contract dialogue, though he made clear he was aware of the three-year term noted in Friedman’s report.

Brad Marchand denied a report from Sportsnet that was getting close to signing a three-year contract extension with the Bruins.

The Boston Bruins are "getting closer" to finalizing a three-year extension for captain Brad Marchand, Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported on Saturday.