Bruins receive devastating update on Hampus Lindholm.

The Boston Bruins have received a truly devastating update on defenseman Hampus Lindholm.

Oh boy this is bad news for a Boston Bruins team that is currently in a desperate fight for their playoff lives this season.

According to a recent report from Bruins reporter Ty Anderson, it now appears as though 31 year old veteran defenseman Hampus Lindholm is done for the season following an extended absence from the lineup already this season. Lindholm has been out of the lineup since early in the month of November after suffering a fractured patella but it did appear as though he was on his way to making a full recovery ahead of the recent break for the Four Nations Face-Off and had even resumed skating the month prior.

Unfortunately it would now appear as though Lindholm has suffered some kind of setback in that recovery, a significant one given that he is being ruled out for the remainder of the season. Given that the Bruins are currently out of a playoff spot, it seems unlikely that we will see Lindholm back out on the ice before the start of the 2025-26 National Hockey League preseason and training camps.

If this is indeed the end of the road for Lindholm this season, he will have appeared in just 17 total games for the Bruins this season, recording 3 goals and adding 4 assists for a total of 7 points, 4 penalty minutes, and a plus minus rating of -4.

Boston Bruins GM Makes Honest Confession About Brad Marchand’s Future With the Team

For Brad Marchand, last Thursday was surely a night he would remember for life. The 36-year-old Bruins winger lifted the inaugural 4 Nations trophy with his Canadian teammates at the home ground of the Boston team. Just days later, he was back, this time racking up an assist for the Bruins against the Anaheim Ducks on Monday. His connection with the city and its team is a special one. And yet, rumors of him being traded are making rounds.

Ever since making his debut for Boston in 2009, Marchand has proven himself as one of the most dependable stars on the roster. With consistent 70+ points in almost all seasons, Brad sealed his reputation as a pillar in the Bruins’ attacking prowess. Naturally, his services continue to be desired.

During a presser on February 23, Bruins GM Don Sweeney was asked about his thoughts on Brad claiming that he wanted to be a Bruin for life. “That’s always been my ultimate goal. We’ve been in negotiations with Brad and communicating with him throughout the year,” Sweeney said. “We’ll have to have a conversation now the 4 Nations is over, and sit down with Brad and his representatives and have a clearer path in the next two weeks as to what his final outcome will be,” Don replied, unwilling to spill his gut on the situation straight away.

In the 2024-25 season so far, Brad has racked up an impressive 45 points (20 goals, 25 assists) in 58 games. Justifiably, considering how the Bruins are sitting in the sixth spot of the Atlantic Division, fans would have thought the team would continue to place its confidence in a veteran like Marchand. However, with the Canadian’s contract ending, it seems like Brad’s future in the roster is yet to be decided.

On top of things, The Hockey News’ Michael Derosa had previously noted that the Bruins were taking calls about the Stanley Cup winner from other teams. “They’re getting calls on [Marchand], and teams are wondering what they’re going to do here, but, at this point, I think they’re just listening. Still, the fact that the Bruins or Marchand haven’t come right out and squashed this like they have in the past is telling,” Derosa noted, further bolstering the speculations that Brad Marchand could be on his way out of the Boston locker room after the 2024-25 season.

However, while it remains to be seen what the future holds for the Halifax native, one thing’s for sure. Despite being in the twilight years of his career, Marchand continues to be a formidable hockey sensation.

In both the last two seasons, the Bruins captain bagged 67 points, underscoring that his relatively older age hasn’t dampened his skills with the puck. Looking at how Marchand has remained on top of his game, Boston signed a jaw-dropping eight-year deal with the star in 2016 worth $49 million. And it’s not only his performance on the ice that makes him such a revered name in the NHL circuit.

When the Bruins visited the White House in 2012, then-President Barack Obama singled out Brad from the team. Saying how he “shrugged off the rookie jitters” to score five goals in five matches, Obama didn’t hesitate to note admiration for Marchand. The former Prez was also curious as to what brought about the nickname “Little Ball of Hate”.

According to the official NHL website, Brad Marchand’s play is defined as ” a combination of competitiveness, energy and ability.” And that has become the very cornerstone of how the Boston forward is perceived by his colleagues. In 2024, for the third year straight, Marchand was voted as the player who his opponents disliked playing against but would very much like to be in their respective teams. Knowing these, it’s safe to say that the Canadian knows how to handle the pressure that comes inherently with the sport.

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But all these things be taken into consideration when the Bruins decide on Brad’s wishes to finish his NHL career as a Boston icon? How do you suspect the Bruins will make heir decision knowing that they might have to face him in the future should he be traded? Tell us your thoughts on Marchand’s future in a comment!