Forward Brad Marchand has signed a four-year, $18 million extension with the Bruins.

Marchand has one year remaining on his current deal. Marchand’s new contract will start in 2013-14 and conclude in 2016-17.

Marchand scored 28 goals and 27 assists in 76 in 2011-12. Marchand served primarily as Patrice Bergeron’s left wing with Tyler Seguin riding on the right side.

Seguin, Marchand’s linemate, should receive his own extension sometime next week.

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The NHL could be entering a state of labor limbo, however, with the league and players association facing a Sept. 15 deadline that could lead to another lockout.