Brad Marchand made clear his stance on the incessant rumors surrounding the Bruins ahead of the NHL trade deadline.

This time, the Bruins fell to the New York Islanders by a 2-1 final score and have now lost five straight games. While the Bruins had far more offensive chances than the Islanders, goaltender Ilya Sorokin stood on his head. The Islanders goaltender stopped 38 out of 39 shots to steal two points for New York.

Boston Bruins captain Brad Marchand has consistently stated his desire to stay with the organization. The 36-year-old forward is a lifelong Bruin, rising up the ranks from mid-round draft pick to top forward in the organization.

Brad Marchand wants to remain in Boston but the Bruins captain is becoming a trade candidate ahead of the deadline.

When asked about the Boston Bruins’ outlook this season and their approach to the trade deadline, NHL insider Chris Johnston said on TSN First Up that he doesn’t expect them to be major players as the March 7 deadline approaches.

Brad Marchand made it abundantly clear that he'd like to remain with the Boston Bruins past the NHL trade deadline.

It’s been a roller coaster season for Brad Marchand. The Boston Bruins captain has struggled to bring consistency to his team this season. The Bruins are just a point out of the NHL’s Eastern Conference final Wild Card race,

Brad Marchand wants to stay in Boston and thinks the Bruins team can make the playoffs. On Sunday, Don Sweeney ruled nothing out at the trade deadline but expressed a desire to keep his captain beyond this year.