The Bruins made plenty of moves at the NHL trade deadline with eyes on the future and a full-blown rebuild.
However, one of the most painful transactions for Bruins fans involved Boston’s longest-tenured athlete, Brad Marchand. The team’s captain, Stanley Cup winner, and fan-favorite was dealt to the Florida Panthers on Friday, marking the end of a 16-year run with the Bruins.
Now that Marchand’s time in a black and gold sweater is officially over, take a look back at some of his best moments in Boston.
Hoisting the cup — and celebrating appropriately.
Although he was still a young budding star when Boston won the Stanley Cup in 2011, Marchand was an integral member of that team, particularly as an agitator.