BHN Puck Links: Marchand, Trade Rumors, Spezza Deserved More

Boston Bruins winger Brad Marchand is back after a three-game suspension.

Boston Bruins winger Jake DeBrusk is still one of the hottest names on the NHL trade market.

Toronto Maple Leafs center Jason Spezza got off easy and the Toronto media should check their fanboy cards.

That and more in the latest BHN Puck Links:

Boston Bruins

Boston Bruins winger Brad Marchand will return to the lineup after a three-game suspension but the B’s are still missing some regulars and head coach Bruce Cassidy as they begin a three-game road trip in Vancouver against the Canucks Wednesday night. (BHN)

Here are some more Boston Bruins lineup changes from interim head coach Joe Sacco:

🎥 Per Joe Sacco, Charlie McAvoy and Oskar Steen are in tonight against the Canucks with Jack Ahcan and Karson Kuhlman coming out of the lineup. Tomas Nosek (non-COVID-illness) is the only player unavailable. pic.twitter.com/03taecphfM

— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) December 8, 2021

Boston Bruins captain Patrice Bergeron has now broken his nose seven times. (BHN)

National Hockey Now

Will New York Islanders general manager Lou Lamoriello still be busy trying to improve his team on the NHL trade market despite the dismal start? (NYI Hockey Now)

The injury bug just won’t leave the Pittsburgh Penguins alone will it? (Pittsburgh Hockey Now)

The Washington Capitals have to be happy with their prospect pool right now. (Washington Hockey Now)

Colorado Avalanche goalie Darcy Kuemper will be back between the pipes Wednesday against the New York Rangers. (Colorado Hockey Now)

What Vegas Golden Knights could be headed to Beijing if the NHL still goes to the Olympics? (Vegas Hockey Now)

Every time it seems like the San Jose Sharks may fade, they don’t! (San Jose Hockey Now)

Who will be the next Canucks GM? (Vancouver Hockey Now)

As I said on Twitter, any NHL media protesting Jason Spezza’s six-game suspension needs to check their Leafs fanboy card at the door or stop reporting. He’s lucky he didn’t get ten games! (Toronto Hockey Now)

The Montreal Canadiens are bringing back Bob Gainey to help in their search for a new GM. (Montreal Hockey Now)

NHL

Here are the latest 32 Thoughts from Elliotte Friedman. (Sportsnet)

Boston Bruins winger Jake DeBrusk is No. 3 on the latest TSN Trade Bait Board. (TSN)