But in his first presser as a Panther, he showed no bitterness to Sweeney or the Bruins. In fact, it was quite the opposite reaction in a moment that was equal parts emotion and pragmatism. He also lavished praise on Sweeney, who has been taking plenty of heat here for trading a player whose No. 63 will be raised to the Garden rafters some day.

Don Sweeney explained the decision that went into the team trading captain Brad Marchand to the Florida Panthers for a conditional pick.

TAMPA, Fla. — Don Sweeney did what he had to do Friday, tearing the bandage off the festering 2024-25 season and bidding adieu to a collection of fan favorites, chief among them Bruins captain Brad Marchand.

Boston Bruins general manager Don Sweeney has broken his silence on the trade that sent longtime captain Brad Marchand to the Florida Panthers. Sweeney, speaking about the moves completed by the Bruins ahead of Friday's deadline,

The Florida Panthers and Boston Bruins combined for one of the biggest surprises of the trade deadline last Friday as the reigning Stanley Cup champions acquired the Bruins captain Brad Marchand.

Brad Marchand's trade from the Boston Bruins to the Florida Panthers has shocked fans. Despite former NHL players criticizing the Bruins for not meeting Marchand's salary demands, many fans believe his age and injuries justified the trade.

The former Bruins captain took out a full-page advertisement in the Monday, March 10 edition of the Boston Globe thanking fans in Boston after he was shipped to Florida at the trade deadline on Friday.

Brad Marchand opens up about his trade from the Bruins to the Panthers, reflecting on his history and embracing future uncertainties as he adjusts to Florida.