Brad Marchand Would Say Yes to the Montreal Canadiens, Sends Strong Message to Kent Hughes

Now that it's done, and with less than two weeks until he becomes an unrestricted free agent, all eyes are on his next destination.

Could the Canadiens have a chance?

All signs point to yes - and everything indicates he would absolutely say "YES" to Kent Hughes and Montreal.

According to reporter Greg Wyshynski (ESPN), Marchand is simply going to accept the best offer, even if it comes from a Bruins rival like the Montreal Canadiens or the Toronto Maple Leafs.

So the message has been sent to Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton!

Another interesting detail, playing for a team like the Canadiens or the Maple Leafs could open even more doors for Marchand in terms of endorsement deals and off-ice income.

That's very intriguing!

The Canadiens will officially have the opportunity to add Brad Marchand - the door is wide open. Kent Hughes just needs to pay the right price!

Do you think he should?

At 37 years old, Marchand recorded 51 points in 71 games this season, and added an impressive 20 points in 23 playoff games in 2025 (10 goals and 10 assists), all while playing on the third line and the second power-play unit.

That's no small feat!

Let's remember that Marchand didn't close the door on playing for a Canadian team - which makes things even more interesting for the Montreal Canadiens.