In a surprising trade, the Boston Bruins dealt their captain Brad Marchand to the Florida Panthers, marking a significant shift in the NHL landscape. Although the Bruins had offered Marchand a three-year extension in February, differing views on the Average Annual Value (AAV) led to unresolved negotiations. As rumors of a trade grew, the Bruins ultimately opted to send Marchand to their division rivals, the Panthers, in exchange for a conditional 2027 second-round draft pick. This transaction stunned fans, especially given the previous reports suggesting he would move to a west coast team.
The Bruins had a three-year offer on the table in February that would have made Brad Marchand a Bruin for life.
Trading Marchand sounded more and more likely than agreeing to a contract extension as this past week went along.
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