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.

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"The human side of me was crushed," Jeremy Swayman said as the Bruins tried to pick up the post-deadline pieces.

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.

Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman struggled to process the franchise's trade deadline moves, including that involving former team captain Brad Marchand. Swayman described the past few days as "devastating" and "a roller-coaster of emotions" when addressing Friday's action on Saturday, per The Athletic's Fluto Shinzawa.

Katrina Marchand shared an emotional farewell message on Instagram following her husband and former Boston Bruins captain Brad Marchand’s shocking trade from the Boston Bruins to the Florida Panthers. Marchand, who had spent all 16 of his NHL seasons with the Bruins, was moved at the deadline after he and the team failed to agree on a new contract.

TAMPA, Fla. — 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.

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