Brad Marchand’s 16-year tenure with the Boston Bruins ended abruptly with a trade to the Florida Panthers for a conditional 2027 pick. Fans and Marchand himself were stunned, with GM Don Sweeney citing contract negotiations as the primary reason.

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.

Brad Marchand had stated his desire to remain with the Bruins in recent weeks, but with the team rapidly falling out of playoff contention, the franchise shipped their captain to the Florida Panthers just ahead of Friday’s trade deadline.