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Boston Bruins They may have traded one of the franchise legends, but they’ll get him back if the emotions are mutual.
Brad Marchand and the entire NHL world were surprised to see the Bruins deal with him Florida Panthers Before the trading deadline last season.
It was a Shocker, but in the long run he worked for Florida as Merchand was important in the team’s back-to-back Stanley Cup victory.
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Florida Panthers Center Brad Merchand responds after scoring a goal against the Edmonton Oilers in the 2025 Stanley Cup final at Rogers Place. (Perry Nelson-Imagn image)
However, Merchand is set up as a free agency unless the Panthers sign him before the Tuesday period begins. If they don’t, Athletic The Bruins reported that they were interested in reunion with the man who spent 15 consecutive seasons in Boston.
It is also mentioned in the report Toronto Maple Leafs As a team interested in a 37-year-old Nova Scotia team.
The Bruins acquired Merchand in the third round of the 2006 NHL Draft, and the left quickly grew into a franchise star. He won four All-Star nominations while winning the Stanley Cup in Boston in the 2010-11 campaign.
Merchand gained a reputation as a pest on ice and had statistics to back up the story of garbage.
Bruce Merchand of the Bruins will skate against Ottawa Senators at TD Garden in Boston on February 20, 2023. (via Steve Babineau/NHLI Getty Images)
in Stanley Cup playoffsMarchand played 23 games, scoring 10 goals and giving 10 assists with a total of 20 points. He posted a plus 17, and also had a 48th minute penalty to lead the team.
The reason behind the Merchand trade was due to his expired contract, as he played in the final year of his eight-year contract in Boston. However, no one thought the team would move on from “Marchy” as both sides were expected to find a common foundation in the extension.
The Florida Panthers will move forward with the media after a Stanley Cup playoff game against the Maple Leafs at Toronto’s Scottia Bank Arena on May 18, 2025. (John E. Sokolowski-Immagn image)
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Is it too late for the Bruins? Has Merchant officially moved after being dealt with last season?
The clock is ticking, and Marchand must make a decision immediately, despite being in Panthers’ court until Tuesday.
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