Brad Marchand compares Bruins rookie Matthew Poitras to All-Star forward

Brad Marchand compares Bruins rookie Matthew Poitras to All-Star forward

"He's smart on both sides of the puck. He's really good with it — the way he moves and can dish it." The post Brad Marchand compares Bruins rookie Matthew Poitras to All-Star forward appeared first on Boston.com.

Matt Poitras is making a strong push for a Bruins’ roster spot

The Bruins are giving Matt Poitras every test available to them to see if the slick-passing 19-year-old is ready for a National Hockey League season. The latest? He was in the B’s lineup in the second half of a back-to-back coupled with a plum assignment in what would be a top six centerman role. After playing in Monday’s game in Philadelphia, picking up a helper in the B’s only goal of the game, Poitras was set to get right back at it on Tuesda…

Bruins prospect Matthew Poitras reminds Brad Marchand of this NHL star

Matthew Poitras has impressed so much in camp and the preseason that he reminds Brad Marchand of a Toronto Maple Leafs star.