Boston Bruins‘ “new” $6+ million dollar man is 5’9″ 181 lbs. left wing Brad Marchand(63), who led the team in scoring last season with 37 goals, blowing the lid of his previous high mark from 2011/2012 of 28.
He’s been mostly a bit of a streaky player, always rising to the challenge when called out for slumping on the stats sheet but has continuously responded to be a 20+ goal scorer 5 of 8 pro years.
The small, agitating forward also reached a new best in points through 2015/2016 with 61.
There’s little doubt his recent performance as leading goal scorer with 5 in the 2016 World Cup Of Hockey, helping Canada capture the gold, sealed the deal to get the future free agent into a lucrative, new deal.
The 28-year old has managed some incredible heights as a player, including the 2011 Stanley Cup, 4 gold medals and the 2006 QMJHL Championship with Moncton Wildcats but his +138 rating is possibly one of his greatest accomplishments as a fully accountable on ice presence.
He also has a +19 plus/minus in postseason action.
Worth every nickel.