NHL: Edmonton Oilers at Boston Bruins - Source: Imagn — Bruins legend Patrice Bergeron admits to rejecting his kids' desire for Brad Marchand's Panthers jersey - Source: Imagn

Bruins legend Patrice Bergeron admits to rejecting his kids' request for Brad Marchand's Panthers jersey

Modified Mar 19, 2025 08:36 GMT

Boston Bruins legend Patrice Bergeron has admitted to rejecting his kids' request for Brad Marchand's Florida Panthers jersey.

Bergeron and Marchand played together for 14 seasons and helped the Bruins win the Stanley Cup in 2011. Bergeron announced his retirement in 2023, after which Marchand was named the new captain of the Black and Gold. However, Marchand's future with the team was short-lived, and he was sent to the Florida Panthers during the trade deadline.

Bergeron said his kids asked for Marchand's Panthers jersey, but he shot down those requests.

"Yeah. That was a big, big change. Definitely weird. I said earlier that my kids were asking for Marshy's Florida jersey, I said, way too early for that," Bergeron said via NESN.

"Just seeing that footage is definitely different, obviously. I love him so much. I wish him all the best. But it's definitely gonna be different not seeing him with black and gold."

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Marchard's trade came as a shock for fans and analysts, with many expressing disappointment with how the club dealt with the situation.

Marchand and the Bruins were in talks before the trade deadline cut but couldn't agree on a new contract, which was the biggest reason for his departure from the Bruins.

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When will Brad Marchand make his debut for the Panthers?

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Brad Marchand sustained an upper-body injury against the Tampa Bay Lightning late in February.

According to CBS, Marchand is expected to be out until March 28. He could make his Panthers debut in one of the two games against the Montreal Canadiens later this month.

Marchand has accumulated 47 points, through 21 goals and 26 assists in 61 games this season. The 36-year-old is in the final year of an eight-year, $49 million deal and is eligible to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1.

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A fan of the Boston Bruins, Abhishek considers their incredible comeback win against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2013 playoffs as the most iconic moment in the NHL. His admiration for the six-time Stanley Cup winners also comes from the team’s storied history, distinctive black and gold uniform and their success in the sport. His all-time favorite NHL players are Sidney Crosby and Connor McDavid, for their ability to perform at the highest level consistently.

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