If the former Boston Bruins captain Patrice Bergeron was happy to see his very good friend and ex-teammate Brad Marchand lift the Stanley Cup with the Florida panthers, he did not hide having found this strange.
“It is sure that it was a little soft-man as a feeling,” said the one who won six Selke trophies in remarks relayed by the National Hockey League site.
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“I’m really happy for him, but it is certain that it’s funny to see him lift the cup with a different team. It’s still a special moment, to win the older cup now that it has a family and children. He will be able to experience this with them. “
It must be said that a few months ago, imagine Marchand in the uniform of the Florida club was under utopia. Bruins and panthers have built a big rivalry in recent years, they who have faced each other twice in the playoffs since the spring of 2023.
And each time, it was the men of Paul Maurice who had the last word.
“It is certain that it is a team that we have often faced in recent years and which has given us a hard time,” continued Bergeron.
Marchand, for his part, very quickly adapted to his new environment. It was particularly efficient in the playoffs, amazing 10 goals and as many helps for 20 points in 23 games.
He was awarded after the title of his family, signing a six -year contract extension, valued at $ 5.25 million per season, with the Panthers.
