Florida Panthers Acquire Brad Marchand in Blockbuster Trade with Boston Bruins

The Panthers bolster their Stanley Cup defense with the addition of the Bruins' longtime captain, while Boston signals a rebuild with multiple trades at the NHL deadline.

The Florida Panthers traded for Brad Marchand, acquiring the 36-year-old forward from the Boston Bruins in exchange for a conditional 2027 second-round pick that could become a 2028 first-round pick based on playoff performance.
Marchand, a four-time All-Star and former Bruins captain, was the last active player from Boston's 2011 Stanley Cup-winning team and ranks among the franchise's all-time leaders in goals and points.
The Panthers, already defending Stanley Cup champions, also added defenseman Seth Jones and other key players in a push to repeat their title run this season.
Boston's trade deadline moves included shipping out multiple key players, such as Brandon Carlo and Charlie Coyle, as part of a roster overhaul focused on acquiring prospects and draft picks.
Marchand is currently sidelined with an upper-body injury and is expected to miss 3-4 weeks, but he is anticipated to play a significant role in Florida's playoff campaign.