Brad Marchand was traded to the Florida Panthers by the Boston Bruins on Friday. Boston received a conditional second-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft in return. The 36-year-old forward is in the final season of an eight-year,

Boston Bruins general manager Don Sweeney has broken his silence on the trade that sent longtime captain Brad Marchand to the Florida Panthers. Sweeney, speaking about the moves completed by the Bruins ahead of Friday's deadline,

Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney announced today, March 7, that the team has acquired a 2027 conditional second-round draft pick from the Florida Panthers in exchange for forward Brad Marchand.

Bruins general manager Don Sweeney confirmed former Bruins' captain Brad Marchand was traded to the Florida Panthers in exchange for a 2027 conditional second-round draft pick from the Panthers. Sweeney also confirmed on Friday that Charlie Coyle was traded to the Colorado Avalanche,

Marchand, who choked up at times, noted Don Sweeney had to do what was best for the team when the general manager traded the captain to Florida.

But in his first presser as a Panther, he showed no bitterness to Sweeney or the Bruins. In fact, it was quite the opposite reaction in a moment that was equal parts emotion and pragmatism. He also lavished praise on Sweeney, who has been taking plenty of heat here for trading a player whose No. 63 will be raised to the Garden rafters some day.

Brad Marchand was disappointed he and the Bruins couldn't work out a contract extension but feels 'rejuvenated' joining the Panthers.