NHL Insiders Disagree on Possible Brad Marchand Offseason Destination originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The race for Florida Panthers veteran and pending free agent Brad Marchand is heating up, and a couple of insiders have offered two different options for who might end up landing the winger.

The Maple Leafs could see Mitch Marner make for the exit door in free agency, and Marchand may be a suitable replacement. He comes with a bevy of postseason experience and two Stanley Cup championships. That type of leadership and experience could be exactly what Toronto needs to get over the hump.

Brad Marchand, a trade-deadline acquisition, was critical for the Panthers’ Stanley Cup run, teammate Sam Bennett said. The veteran winger scored 10 times in the playoffs.