The Florida Panthers welcomed the arrival of Boston Bruins captain Brad Marchand in a Friday trade that adds even more grit and experience to the Stanley Cup champions’ roster

The defending Stanley Cup champions pulled off another blockbuster deal just under the wire at the NHL trade deadline. The Florida Panthers have acquired Brad Marchand from the Boston Bruins as they continued to load up for another long and arduous playoff run.

The Florida Panthers, gearing up for another run at the Stanley Cup, made a late splash at the NHL Trade Deadline Friday, acquiring Brad Marchand from the Boston Bruins, who is on an expiring eight-year deal that carries a $6.

The Florida Panthers and Colorado Avalanche have loaded up for Stanley Cup runs. The Boston Bruins have thrown in the towel.

The Florida Panthers and Colorado Avalanche have loaded up for Stanley Cup runs. The Boston Bruins have thrown in the towel.

The Boston Bruins got off to a good start in their new era. Cole Koepke had a career-high two goals to lead Boston in a 4-0 win over Tampa Bay on Saturday, one day after being active sellers at the NHL trade deadline.

Bruins CEO Charlie Jacobs seemed to put aside any notion that president Cam Neely's and general manager Don Sweeney's jobs are in jeopardy.

Cole Koepke scored twice and Mark Kastelic, the benefactor of a freak bounce, and Nikita Zadorov scored the goals.

Marchand joins list of greats — such as Bobby Orr, Tom Brady and Carlton Fisk — to wear another team's uniform. It won't be easy to watch.

The Boston Bruins traded away Charlie Coyle on Friday, sending the center to Colorado for two players and a second-round pick.

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