It was in 2011 when the city of Boston celebrated its first Stanley Cup since 1972. After 39 years, the Boston Bruins had made the city proud. But do you know who was the star of the series that ended the Bruins’ 39-year drought? Of course, we’re talking about the veteran superstar Brad Marchand. Many believed it cemented Brad’s place in the Bruins’ locker room, right? But the real shock came in 2025, when the Bruins traded a player who had been with them for 16 years. Ever since the trade, the Bruins’ nation has been second-guessing and contesting the Bruins’ front office decision. Even more so now that Marchand is thriving as a Panther.
The Stanley Cup Final series is underway, and Boston fans, whose team never even made it to the playoffs, are cheering for Brad Marchand. After Game 2 of the best-of-seven series against the Edmonton Oilers, Bruins fans have now been hit hard in the face by the fact that their 37-year-old veteran is still going strong, helping his team chase the Cup. That’s why one fan said, “But I respect Florida, so it’s fine.” Marchand’s former fans in Boston are rooting for him once again.
This is reflected in a fan’s comment, which reads: “It’s been fun to watch. I hope he wins the Cup and returns to the #NHLBruins (unlikely) to contend for another. Retire #63 to the Garden rafters. He’s a sure thing for the Hall of Fame.” Well, while there’s no set timeline for when Brad Marchand will be inducted into the Hall of Fame, his stellar resume makes it clear that he’s destined for that honor. With multiple championship runs, clutch performances, and an unforgettable presence on the ice, he’s built a legacy worthy of enshrinement. And when that day comes, you can be sure Bruins fans will be there—loud and proud—to celebrate their favorite player achieving hockey’s highest honor.
A lot of Bruins fans are very deep into their feelings right now https://t.co/OyBJc73SlT
— Joe Haggerty (@HackswithHaggs) June 7, 2025
And Boston fans’ love for Brad Marchand was on full display the day after Florida’s Game 2 win. Another fan commented on X, saying, “Yeah, we Bruins fans want Marchy to succeed! Can you imagine if he wins the Conn Smythe!?” Despite the Bruins being out of the playoffs, their fans are fully invested in Marchand’s journey. The Florida Panthers are currently tied 1-1 with the Edmonton Oilers after two hard-fought nail biting cliffhangers in the Stanley Cup Final.
But while cheering for Marchand, some fans couldn’t help but take a dig at the Bruins’ disappointing season. One fan commented on an X post, saying, “Watched the Bruins go down and am fine cheering on Marchy. Hope he gets it. What I’ve been told about him—he’s a great guy.” The Bruins managed to win only 33 games out of 82 this season, falling short of expectations and leaving fans disheartened. Another fan added, “It hurts for sure, and just thinking… if only—yes, IF ONLY—he had scored on his BIG breakaway against those very same…” The sentence trailed off, but the emotion was loud and clear. This fan, like many others, couldn’t hold back heartfelt feelings for their former Boston star, Brad Marchand.
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