Bruins CEO Charlie Jacobs seemed to put aside any notion that president Cam Neely’s and general manager Don Sweeney’s jobs are in jeopardy after trading Brad Marchand to the Panthers.
In a statement released Saturday, Jacobs defended the team’s chief decision-makers as he thanked Marchand for his time with the organization.
“In Boston, we’ve been fortunate to witness the rise of generational talent who fostered a culture of excellence within our locker room and led our club to victory,” Jacobs wrote. “Brad Marchand, our captain, Stanley Cup champion and Bruin of 16 years, will forever be part of that legacy.