Brad Marchand traded to Florida, Brandon Carlo to Toronto

[Bruin4]

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Don’t think I can stomach seeing him in a Panthers uniform, still not ready

The new Chapter is about to begin

 

[Donnie Shulzhoffer]

The better he plays, is better for the Bruins if that means anything

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

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Don’t think I can stomach seeing him in a Panthers uniform, still not ready

Watching will be a repeat of Matthew Tkachuk for team USA. A grimace and a heavy dose of disdain.

That said I hope Marchand is healthy and by some miracle wishes to return which seems unlikely with the GM and this roster.

 

[bruinsfan1968]

The new Chapter is about to begin

 

[Bruin4]

Just doesn’t look right

 

[GahdenRinkRat]

The better he plays, is better for the Bruins if that means anything

Not to me, I hope they lose miserably in round 1

 

[Donnie Shulzhoffer]

Not to me, I hope they lose miserably in round 1

That’s not good for the trade. He needs to play a lot.

 

[GahdenRinkRat]

That’s not good for the trade. He needs to play a lot.

I get it. Don’t care enough to root for the team. Glad he is healthy and hope he plays all 4 games of the first round loss

 

[Bruin4]

Not to me, I hope they lose miserably in round 1

 

[Bruin4]

I get it. Don’t care enough to root for the team. Glad he is healthy and hope he plays all 4 games of the first round loss

Wouldn’t you want Florida to go deep as possible and then have them lose after they win 2 rounds, then?

That hurts them even more because that 2028 first rounder is going to be top 10 and it’s one less pick they would have to trade away at another deadline.

 

[Bridges31]

I hope Florida wins the cup. Would love to see Marchand get another one.

 

[dafoomie]

I have a really hard time caring about a future draft pick who is probably 14 years old today.

 

[Boston Bandit]

Tomorrow’s Globe:

Brad Marchand, when reminiscing this past week about his early days in Boston, credited his time spent with Mark Recchi as helping him to understand the dedication needed to have a long, successful NHL career. “He was 82 years old, doing wind sprints on the treadmill after the game,” said a smiling Marchand, “and I’m eating a slice of pizza. I’m like, ‘Wow, I might need to change a few things here.’ ”

I miss #63

 

[nORRis8]

Proud of Marchy for all he did for the Bruins but also the fans and the many many charities he heads or supports not only in the Boston area but back home in the Maritimes.

I can't stand Florida, likely after the Leafs it's the team I hate the most. But if Marchy lifts a Cup this spring....I'll pour a whiskey in his honor.

 

[Bruinaura]

Looks like Marchand had to get new gloves. Guess Florida didn't let him spray paint the Bruins ones

 

[Acie]

It's really hard to like the Panthers.

Utah guy just got his stick up and hit Mikkola on his shoulder and he immediately grabbed his throat.

And then the Florida colour guy comments how he just got hit under the chin.

 

[Bruin4]

I have a really hard time caring about a future draft pick who is probably 14 years old today.

It’ll be here before you know it and I’d rather look forward to that than worrying about the past that you can’t control.

It also is an asset that can be used in another move, something the Bruins have had very little of and a 1st holds a lot more value than a 2nd

 

[KrejciWinger]

I've seen a lot of back and forth on this situation, but I think there's a middle ground: Sweeney moving on from Marchand might ultimately be the right choice, but he also handled the negotiation before deadline very poorly.

Marchand's contract demands didn't appear out of nowhere. The Bruins being a non-contender this year didn't appear out of nowhere. They needed to read the room earlier -- I think it's clear they were holding onto playoff hopes far too late, and they needed Marchand to get there at all.

But here we are now, getting a better return for Trent Frederic's 15 points than we did for our team captain.

I don't want to hear the "forced trade to Florida" excuse -- Giroux did the same thing three years ago, and the price was still a 1st + Owen Tippett.

This was clearly a rushed decision, and they paid the price for it.

 

[Mione134]

I have a really hard time caring about a future draft pick who is probably 14 years old today.

And will probably be stuck in Prov not getting any playing time because I'm sure the concubine that is Patrick Brown will still be around to take his reps.

 

[nORRis8]

Marchy for the win.

 

[bruinsfan1968]

It's really hard to like the Panthers.

Utah guy just got his stick up and hit Mikkola on his shoulder and he immediately grabbed his throat.

And then the Florida colour guy comments how he just got hit under the chin.

That's how they play both tough guys and victims whatever suits their needs!
IMO I find that very trashy!

 

[Boston Bandit]

 

[Boston Bandit]

Looks like Marchand had to get new gloves. Guess Florida didn't let him spray paint the Bruins ones

He is saving those for his return to the Boston Bruins

 

[Aeroforce]

Marchand sets up Bennett for the winner. It simply had to be that way.

 

[chizzler]

Good for him.