Forward Brad Marchand, a future Hall of Famer and Stanley Cup Champion, was acquired by Florida from the Boston Bruins as the clock struck midnight on Friday’s NHL Trade Deadline. It was a shocking move that came after Panthers General Manager Bill Zito had already acquired defenseman Seth Jones, center Nico Sturm and goaltender Vitek Vanecek.
In a stunning move that no one saw coming, Boston Bruins captain Brad Marchand was traded to the Florida Panthers in a stunning move minutes before the 3 p.m. deadline on Friday.