Marchand's Alternative: Bruins Rivalry on His Mind
In a revelation that has likely left Toronto Maple Leafs fans seething, Boston Bruins legend Brad Marchand revealed Tuesday that he considered joining the very team that tormented his past – before ultimately re-signing with the Florida Panthers.
The 37-year-old winger dropped a bombshell when asked about his decision-making process this offseason: "It was between Florida and Toronto of where I was going to go." Marchand joked, "I mean, ultimately, I never even thought it was even possible to re-sign in Florida. I really didn’t."
While his comments can be seen as just another jab at a rival team, they carry weight given the context. According to Chris Johnston of The Athletic, there was indeed legitimate interest from Toronto's front office in signing Marchand, with sources suggesting they were willing to clear cap space and make aggressive moves to secure him.
However, it seems that Marchand remained loyal to Florida, opting for a six-year contract extension instead of joining the Leafs. His comments about Mitch Marner, who left the team this offseason, may have been aimed at ruffling some feathers – "It's unfortunate the fans ran [Mitch] Marner out of town," Marchand said with a smirk.
Marchand's comments not only show his continued dislike for Toronto but also underscored the challenges they faced in acquiring him. The fact that the team was willing to part with cap space, which would have significantly altered their financial landscape, speaks volumes about how much they valued adding Marchand to their roster.
Despite his past jabs at the Leafs, it remains unclear whether this revelation will alter the dynamic between Marchand and Toronto in any meaningful way. One thing is certain, however – the relationship between the Bruins and Maple Leafs is far from resolved, and Marchand's comments have likely left some fans with a bad taste in their mouths.
In a revelation that has likely left Toronto Maple Leafs fans seething, Boston Bruins legend Brad Marchand revealed Tuesday that he considered joining the very team that tormented his past – before ultimately re-signing with the Florida Panthers.
The 37-year-old winger dropped a bombshell when asked about his decision-making process this offseason: "It was between Florida and Toronto of where I was going to go." Marchand joked, "I mean, ultimately, I never even thought it was even possible to re-sign in Florida. I really didn’t."
While his comments can be seen as just another jab at a rival team, they carry weight given the context. According to Chris Johnston of The Athletic, there was indeed legitimate interest from Toronto's front office in signing Marchand, with sources suggesting they were willing to clear cap space and make aggressive moves to secure him.
However, it seems that Marchand remained loyal to Florida, opting for a six-year contract extension instead of joining the Leafs. His comments about Mitch Marner, who left the team this offseason, may have been aimed at ruffling some feathers – "It's unfortunate the fans ran [Mitch] Marner out of town," Marchand said with a smirk.
Marchand's comments not only show his continued dislike for Toronto but also underscored the challenges they faced in acquiring him. The fact that the team was willing to part with cap space, which would have significantly altered their financial landscape, speaks volumes about how much they valued adding Marchand to their roster.
Despite his past jabs at the Leafs, it remains unclear whether this revelation will alter the dynamic between Marchand and Toronto in any meaningful way. One thing is certain, however – the relationship between the Bruins and Maple Leafs is far from resolved, and Marchand's comments have likely left some fans with a bad taste in their mouths.
. The Toronto Maple Leafs think they can just waltz into the market and poach top talent like Brad Marchand? No thanks! It's like they're trying to buy influence, but all they're really buying is cap space 
. And let's be real, Mitch Marner was a good player who got unfairly demonized by the media 
. Meanwhile, the Bruins are over here making smart moves and re-signing their own stars without causing a ruckus 
. The Leafs need to focus on building from within instead of trying to buy their way to the top 
. It's all about the Benjamins, baby 
. He's always been pretty outspoken, and it's clear he still has some beef with Toronto. And yeah, it's weird that they were willing to part with so much cap space for him... maybe the front office was really desperate to get him back 
. But at the same time, Marchand does seem like a guy who'd rather stir up drama than actually be nice about things 
. And can we talk about how Mitch Marner got "run out of town" like that? It's pretty sad when fans start turning on each other 
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#MarchandTalksTough - but seriously, his comment about Mitch Marner being "ran out of town" by the Leafs fans is lowkey hilarious 
#BruinsVsLeafs. I wonder what's next for this rivalry and if we'll see any more drama from Marchand in the future 
#HockeyDrama.
and the Leafs were willing to clear cap space and make a big move... still doesn't seem worth it just for a guy who can barely even fit in with his own teammates 
. I mean, who needs the drama of Toronto when you got sunshine and beaches in Florida? 
Plus, that six-year contract extension was a no-brainer for him, didn't wanna be stuck dealin' with Mitch Marner's price tag 
. But at the same time, it's hard not to think about what could've been if Toronto had really wanted him that badly 
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. The fact that he's trying to portray Toronto as the bad guys is just laughable. Give me a break! 
. It's funny how he thinks it's still 2019. The Leafs would've signed him if they wanted to, but the team is not the same since their rebuild. And honestly, who wouldn't want a veteran like Mitch Marner gone from Toronto?