Don Sweeney, Brad Marchand and Bruins

Brad Marchand lavishes praise on Bruins’ GM Don Sweeney
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.
In dealing Brad Marchand, Don Sweeney produced a much-needed Bruins dismantling. He should own up to it.
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.
What Don Sweeney said about decision to trade Brad Marchand to the Panthers
Don Sweeney explained the decision that went into the team trading captain Brad Marchand to the Florida Panthers for a conditional pick.
NHL Analyst Slams Boston Bruins GM Don Sweeney for Brad Marchand Trade
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, the Bruins’ Cup window and an unexpected end: ‘We maxed that out’
The uncomfortable reality of Marchand and Boston being separate entities was inevitable after the team fell short a couple of years ago.
Brad Marchand thanks Bruins fans, gets emotional talking about time in Boston
Brad Marchand had spent his entire NHL career with the Boston Bruins up until Friday. On Monday, he was officially introduced as the newest member of the Florida Panthers.
Brad Marchand Gives Bruins GM Don Sweeney Big Praise
Former Boston Bruins captain Brad Marchand met with reporters for the first time since being traded to the Florida Panthers. While he and the Bruins were unable to come to terms on a contract extension,
Brad Marchand out, but joins Panthers in return to Boston
Days after sending captain Brad Marchand to Florida at the trade deadline, the Boston Bruins will host the Atlantic Division-leading Panthers in the teams' fourth and final regular-season meeting on Tuesday night.
Boston Bruins ready to carry legacy left behind by Brad Marchand
While the professional feelings of the Brad Marchand trade have subsided, the personal feelings are still there. Marchand was with the Boston Bruins for 16 seasons before he was traded to the Florida Panthers at this year’s deadline.
Brad Marchand Emotional After Trade to Florida Panthers
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.
This was Brad Marchand’s very first text in Panthers’ group chat
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Brad Marchand discusses Bruins contract talks, defends Don Sweeney following trade
Brad Marchand, sporting Florida Panthers gear, discussed his failed contract talks with the Bruins while also defending Don ...
“He did it good”: Brad Marchand trade still stings, but Bruins fans see a bigger picture of GM Don Sweeney’s long term plan
Boston Bruins fans initially lashed out at GM Don Sweeney for trading franchise icon Brad Marchand, but the sentiment is ...
How Bruins' Refusal to Meet Brad Marchand's Contract Demands Led to Breakup
Just a few days after Boston Bruins general manager Don Sweeney revealed his view of the trade that sent longtime captain ...
Bruins CEO Charlie Jacobs gives Cam Neely, Don Sweeney ‘full support’ after Brad Marchand trade
Bruins CEO Charlie Jacobs seemed to put aside any notion that president Cam Neely's and general manager Don Sweeney's jobs ...
NHL News: Bruins GM Don Sweeney breaks silence after Brad Marchand’s shocking trade to Panthers
Boston Bruins general manager Don Sweeney has reacted truthfully to the surprising trade of NHL star Brad Marchand to the ...
Insider Claims Brad Marchand Was ‘Stunned’ Bruins Failed to Re-Sign Him
NHL insider Elliotte Friedman says Brad Marchand was stunned the Boston Bruins didn't re-sign him and instead traded him. The ...