It has been some time since Brad Marchand has been seen on the ice representing his team. Indeed, the former Boston Bruins forward suffered an upper-body injury in a matchup against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The incident unfolded as Penguins defenseman Pierre-Olivier Joseph’s stick got caught in Marchand’s skates, resulting in an unfortunate clash with the boards.
Just days after sustaining the injury and being placed on a week-to-week status, he was traded to the Florida Panthers, leaving many Bruins fans feeling frustrated. As of now, Marchand has yet to make an appearance on the ice with his new team. While this may evolve, it is based on the most recent update.
On X, Panthers TV rinkside reporter Katie Engleson provided an update on the hockey forward, noting, “Per HC Paul Maurice, the team is targeting Friday’s game vs. Utah for Brad Marchand’s #FlaPanthers debut. Maurice says they will get him through a full practice tomorrow and then will make an assessment.”
Recall the moment when Paul Maurice remarked, “It’s exciting, and a bit of a surprise for the coaches, anyway. We’re very excited about the idea. He will come in here and we’ll get our doctors to look at him to get an understanding of what the injury is.” As Brad Marchand joined the Panthers, both the coach and the franchise were prepared to support him fully.
After weeks of anticipation, it appears the forward is poised to leave his imprint on March 28, when the Panthers take on Utah. Additionally, Maurice will assess Marchand during practice, which will ultimately decide his ability to compete on the ice in the forthcoming match.
Per HC Paul Maurice, the team is targeting Friday’s game vs. Utah for Brad Marchand’s #FlaPanthers debut.
Maurice says they will get him through a full practice tomorrow and then will make an assessment.
— Katie Engleson (@KatieEngleson) March 26, 2025
This is a developing report…
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