"The Stanley Cup champion Boston Bruins and restricted free agent left wing Brad Marchand(notes) have been negotiating a new deal since at least early August and it appears that the two sides still aren't close to a deal, according to the Boston Globe.

"Only crickets are being heard on the Brad Marchand front, with neither side amenable to disclosing information regarding negotiations," the paper reports.

On Aug. 4, the Sporting News quoted his agent, Wade Arnott of Newport Sports Management, as saying, "Discussions with the Bruins are ongoing but nothing is imminent. We continue to work towards a resolution." "