Former Bruins Brad Marchand traded to Florida, Brandon Carlo to Toronto

[northeastern]

Panthers don’t have 1st’s

Itd be a 2027

 

[badbrewin]

This whole tanking thing is new but I'm kinda digging it.

About a year late, but glad they finally called their spade a spade

 

[Banded Peak]

The last time the Bruins got a first round draft pick from the Leafs was the most fun we had on this board in 23 years.

Picture this:: after another first round exit, Marner leaves. Matthews and the goalie are hurt again. A washed up Tavares is the first line center... Tyler Seguin 2.0 here we come.

 

[Eddie Munson]

Still waiting for the Marchand return to drop but I'm like 99% of the way to worshipping Sweenius

As much as I'm inclined to give him credit here for most of these trades. This feels mighty similar to the euphoria felt after the Lucic, Hamilton, Jones trades before the 2015 draft..... Just saying.

 

[GlenFeatherstone]

Love that Carlo return. Marchy better be more.

 

[Dellstrom]

Picture this:: after another first round exit, Marner leaves. Matthews and the goalie are hurt again. A washed up Tavares is the first line center... Tyler Seguin 2.0 here we come.

Murphy's law confirms this will happen

It also sadly confirms that in 10 years we'll trade Seguin 2.0 for the ghost of Alex Barkov and waiver wire trash

 

[BMC]

I have been a harsh critic of Neely & Sweeney but I have to give them credit for having the stones to do what they have done today especially w/r/t #63 & # 25.

 

[BigGoalBrad]

Carlo is my least favorite Bruin in ages. Giving him to Toronto is excellent. Only downside is it will motivate his lazy ass.

Marchand Florida is weird. But if he gets a huge extension and declines that is good.

 

[bwunderlich]

An UFA who may not play until April and is an UFA 2-months later.

A bag of pucks is more than Brad would provide the organization for the next 30 days.

Dislike where he's going and can't root for him . . .I just really hope he gets healthy. He may be pressured into returning before he's fully healthy and it shortens his off-season regimin to be ready for October.

**** Would have rather seen him sign a solid one year deal. Get stronger and healthier with LONG off-season and have a great 25-26 season. He may have shortened his career on this move.

 

[Mogo]

Itd be a 2027

2028

 

[bergeronsboys]

2027 2nd rounder (Conditional 2028 1st if unknown conditions are met) for Marchand. Guess our Captain wanted another shot at Lord Stanley. Ugh I’m going to hate seeing him in that Panthers jersey.

 

[Bruins4Lifer]

I guess a 2nd (cond. 1st) is all the return is.
Absolutely brutal.

Sweeney did great on the other deals but this Marchand return is completely sours the whole day. Trading away one of the franchise's greats for a pathetic return, and to one of your top 2 rivals.

 

[Fenway]

 

[CharasLazyWrister]

I did not expect a return like that for Coyle

 

[Mr. Make-Believe]

I’m sorry but I’m mad

 

[ODAAT]

Love that Carlo return. Marchy better be more.

why? You think a guy who is long past his prime, just had 3 surgeries and is 36/37 is worth more than a shut down, RHD with a great contract? Not me, I want another first for Marchand, not so sure he`ll bring in more than Carlo

 

[Bridges31]

I guess a 2nd (cond. 1st) is all the return is.
Absolutely brutal.

Sweeney did great on the other deals but this Marchand return is completely sours the whole day. Trading away one of the franchise's greats for a pathetic return, and to one of your top 2 rivals.

It should have been more I agree but the Bruins weren’t really dealing with a position of strength. Marchand likely wasn’t coming back until the playoffs and the Bruins aren’t making the playoffs. He was really only beneficial to teams like Florida.

 

[quietbruinfan]

2027 2nd rounder (Conditional 2028 1st if unknown conditions are met) for Marchand. Guess our Captain wanted another shot at Lord Stanley. Ugh I’m going to hate seeing him in that Panthers jersey.

Absolutely given away. Leave it to Sweeney to put a drop of poison on the Sundae of an otherwise very good deadline.

 

[Bruin]

What a kick in the balls, end of an era.

 

[Mr. Make-Believe]

It should have been more I agree but the Bruins weren’t really dealing with a position of strength. Marchand likely wasn’t coming back until the playoffs and the Bruins aren’t making the playoffs. He was really only beneficial to teams like Florida.

Then don’t trade him

 

[Bridges31]

Then don’t trade him

I mean it’s better to trade him isn’t it? If he wasn’t going to play another game for the Bruins this season why hang onto him

 

[bruins4thecup65]

I guess a 2nd (cond. 1st) is all the return is.
Absolutely brutal.

Sweeney did great on the other deals but this Marchand return is completely sours the whole day. Trading away one of the franchise's greats for a pathetic return, and to one of your top 2 rivals.

Traded for maybe 15 games he will be back

 

[JAD]

Sunshine, warm weather, sandy beaches, wear shorts all year, no shoveling snow, no state tax ... Marchand is going to hate being in Florida

 

[PB37]

Probably a tough spot in getting a better return for Marchand considering he's injured, his UFA status, his NTC, and there might have been some awareness from Florida that this is purely a rental and Marchand might just come back and resign with Boston.

 

[Dr Hook]

I mean it’s better to trade him isn’t it? If he wasn’t going to play another game for the Bruins this season why hang onto him

I love Brad and it sucks he is gone, but bigger than that, it sure looks like there was a leadership/culture cleanout here.