Florida Panthers Acquire Brad Marchand in Bold Trade Deadline Move

The defending Stanley Cup champions add veteran leadership and grit as they aim for another title run.

The Florida Panthers traded for Boston Bruins captain Brad Marchand in exchange for a conditional second-round pick that could become a first-rounder if Marchand plays a significant postseason role.
Marchand, a four-time All-Star, joins the Panthers after spending 16 seasons with the Bruins, where he won a Stanley Cup in 2011 and served as team captain since 2023.
The 36-year-old forward is currently sidelined with an upper body injury but is expected to return in a few weeks, bolstering Florida's playoff lineup.
The Panthers also recently acquired star defenseman Seth Jones and veteran goalie Vitek Vanecek as part of their efforts to strengthen their roster for a deep postseason run.
The trade signals a rebuild for the struggling Bruins, who also dealt several key players, including Charlie Coyle and Brandon Carlo, in a roster overhaul.