History of Brad Marchand in Timeline
Brad Marchand is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger currently playing for the Florida Panthers in the NHL. He was drafted by the Boston Bruins in the third round (71st overall) of the 2006 NHL Entry Draft. Marchand is known for his skill and competitive edge on the ice.
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1970: Bobby Orr's record
In 1970, Bobby Orr set the record for the fastest overtime goal in Bruins postseason history at 40 seconds. Brad Marchand broke this record in 2021.
May 11, 1988: Brad Marchand's Birth
On May 11, 1988, Bradley Kevin Marchand was born. He is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger.
1990: Bruins' Stanley Cup Final Appearance
Brad Marchand helped the Bruins clinch their first appearance in the Stanley Cup Final since 1990.
December 28, 2001: Joe Thornton and Glen Murray record
On December 28, 2001, Joe Thornton and Glen Murray were the last pair of Bruins teammates to both record five points in the same game, prior to Bergeron and Marchand achieving the feat on October 27, 2019.
2004: Junior Hockey Career Start
In 2004, Brad Marchand began his junior ice hockey career, playing for three different teams over the next four years.
2004: Drafted by Moncton Wildcats
In 2004, Brad Marchand was selected 24th overall by the Moncton Wildcats in the QMJHL entry draft and was awarded the team's Rookie of the Year.
2005: Ted Nolan Hired as Coach
In 2005, Ted Nolan was hired as the head coach for the Moncton Wildcats and gave Marchand an extensive role on the team due to his "drive and determination".
January 2, 2006: Traded to Val-d'Or Foreurs
On January 2, 2006, Brad Marchand was traded by the Moncton Wildcats to the Val-d'Or Foreurs.
October 2006: Mats Sundin penalty shot
In October 2006, Mats Sundin of the Toronto Maple Leafs scored the first goal of the team's season on a penalty shot.
2006: Drafted into NHL
In 2006, Brad Marchand was selected by the Boston Bruins in the third round, 71st overall, of the NHL entry draft.
2006: Trade to Val-d'Or Foreurs
In 2006, Brad Marchand was traded to the Val-d'Or Foreurs in the QMJHL, marking a change in his junior hockey career.
2006: Drafted by Boston Bruins
In 2006, the Boston Bruins traded for a third-round pick to select Brad Marchand 71st overall in the NHL entry draft.
October 2007: Signs Entry-Level Contract with Bruins
In October 2007, Brad Marchand signed an entry-level contract with the Boston Bruins.
December 17, 2007: Traded to Halifax Mooseheads
On December 17, 2007, Brad Marchand was traded by the Val-d'Or Foreurs to the Halifax Mooseheads in exchange for Maxime Sauvé and five future draft picks.
2007: Trade to Halifax Mooseheads
In 2007, Brad Marchand was traded to the Halifax Mooseheads, continuing his junior hockey career with a new team.
2008: Joins Providence Bruins
Brad Marchand spent the 2008-09 season with the Providence Bruins before making his NHL debut.
2008: End of Junior Hockey Career
In 2008, Brad Marchand ended his junior ice hockey career, after having played for Moncton Wildcats, Val-d'Or Foreurs and Halifax Mooseheads between 2004 and 2008.
2008: IIHF World Junior Championship
In 2008, Brad Marchand represented Canada at the IIHF World Junior Championship in the Czech Republic, winning another gold medal. He was also named one of four alternate captains for Canada.
2008: Invited to Bruins Training Camp
In 2008, after the Mooseheads' playoff loss, Brad Marchand was invited to the Boston Bruins' summer training camp.
October 2009: NHL Debut
In October 2009, Brad Marchand made his NHL debut after spending the 2008–09 season with the Providence Bruins.
October 21, 2009: NHL Debut
On October 21, 2009, Brad Marchand made his NHL debut, picking up an assist in a 3–2 win against the Nashville Predators.
2009: Plays with Providence Bruins
In 2009, Brad Marchand played the 2008–09 season with the Providence Bruins, finishing second in scoring among AHL rookies.
November 3, 2010: First NHL Goal
On November 3, 2010, Brad Marchand scored his first NHL goal against the Buffalo Sabres.
2010: Joins Bruins' Starting Roster
In 2010, Brad Marchand became a member of the Boston Bruins' starting roster, playing on the fourth line.
2010: Last Active Player from 2010-11 Stanley Cup-Winning Team
In 2023, after retirements of David Krejčí and Patrice Bergeron, Brad Marchand, along with Milan Lucic, became the last active player still playing for the Bruins from the 2010-11 Stanley Cup-winning team.
March 17, 2011: First NHL Suspension
On March 17, 2011, Brad Marchand received his first suspension in the NHL, a two-game penalty for elbowing R. J. Umberger.
September 14, 2011: Re-signed by the Bruins
On September 14, 2011, the Bruins announced that they had re-signed Brad Marchand to a two-year contract.
2011: Stanley Cup Playoffs
Brad Marchand first emerged in superstar like form in the 2011 playoffs en route to the Bruins 2011 Stanley Cup championship with 11 goals and eight assists for 19 points in all 25 games.
2011: Stanley Cup Win with Bruins
In 2011, Brad Marchand helped the Boston Bruins win the Stanley Cup after being moved up to the first line during the playoffs.
January 9, 2012: Suspension for Clipping Sami Salo
On January 9, 2012, Brad Marchand was suspended for five games and fined over $150,000 for clipping Vancouver Canucks defenceman Sami Salo, resulting in a concussion for Salo.
January 2012: "Little Ball of Hate"
In January 2012, President Barack Obama referred to Brad Marchand as a "Little Ball of Hate", a nickname that he has since embraced.
September 7, 2012: Marchand's contract extension
On September 7, 2012, Brad Marchand's contract with the Bruins was extended for four more years, carrying an average annual value of $4.5 million.
September 27, 2013: Collision during a preseason game
On September 27, 2013, During a preseason game against the Winnipeg Jets, Brad Marchand collided with his new linemate Loui Eriksson, marking the beginning of Marchand's struggles to adjust to the new lineup.
October 2013: Chris Kelly penalty shot
In October 2013, Chris Kelly of the Bruins scored the first goal of the team's season on a penalty shot.
2013: Stanley Cup Finals Appearance
In 2013, Brad Marchand helped the Boston Bruins clinch an appearance in the Stanley Cup Finals.
2013: Game 7 Victory
In 2025, during the Panthers' series against the Maple Leafs, it was noted that Marchand played in his 13th career game 7. He had previously won against the Maple Leafs in a game 7 in 2013, as part of his five winner-take-all games over the same franchise.
November 15, 2014: Marchand records his 100th NHL assist
On November 15, 2014, Brad Marchand recorded his 100th career NHL assist during a 2-1 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes.
September 2015: Married Katrina
In September 2015, Brad Marchand married his wife Katrina.
October 10, 2015: Concussion after collision
On October 10, 2015, Brad Marchand suffered a concussion after a collision with Dale Weise of the Montreal Canadiens.
2015: Bonafide Star
It wasn't until the 2015–16 season when he officially became a bonafide star for the Bruins and for the NHL when he scored 37 goals, 24 assists and 61 points in 77 games played.
February 6, 2016: Overtime penalty-shot goal
On February 6, 2016, Brad Marchand scored the first overtime penalty-shot goal in franchise history against the Buffalo Sabres after Rasmus Ristolainen prevented a shot.
September 26, 2016: Marchand signs eight-year contract extension
On September 26, 2016, Brad Marchand signed an eight-year, $49 million contract extension with the Bruins, extending through the 2024-25 season.
January 2017: First NHL All-Star Game selection
In January 2017, Brad Marchand received his first selection to the NHL All-Star Game.
March 2017: Teammate John-Michael Liles's Description of Marchand
In March 2017, teammate John-Michael Liles described Brad Marchand as "He's a guy that you hate playing against but you love having on your team ... He comes to the rink every day wanting to get better."
November 2017: Kissing Leo Komarov
In November 2017, Brad Marchand leaned in to kiss Leo Komarov on the cheek during a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, rather than fighting him.
2017: Limiting Trash-Talking
At the start of the 2017–18 season, Brad Marchand told reporters that he and his teammates were limiting their "chirps" and other trash-talking comments to increase the family-friendly atmosphere of the NHL.
January 24, 2018: Suspension for elbowing Marcus Johansson
On January 24, 2018, Brad Marchand received a five-game suspension from the NHL for elbowing New Jersey Devils forward Marcus Johansson in the head.
October 3, 2018: Ejection from game against Washington Capitals
On October 3, 2018, during the Bruins' opening game against the Washington Capitals, Brad Marchand was ejected from the game. He received fighting and instigator penalties, along with a 10-minute game misconduct, after a post-goal altercation with Capitals forward Lars Eller.
2018: Licking Opponents
After a series of suspensions in the 2017–18 season campaign followed by a highly publicized controversy over Brad Marchand's decision to lick his opponents in the 2018 playoffs, the skater made a conscious effort to stay out of trouble during the 2018–19 season.
2018: Top-Scoring Left Wing
Between 2018 and 2021, Brad Marchand was one of the top-scoring left wings in the NHL.
2018: Game 7 Victory
In 2025, during the Panthers' series against the Maple Leafs, it was noted that Marchand played in his 13th career game 7. He had previously won against the Maple Leafs in a game 7 in 2018, as part of his five winner-take-all games over the same franchise.
March 31, 2019: Breaking franchise record
On March 31, 2019, Brad Marchand scored his 26th shorthanded goal against the Detroit Red Wings, breaking Rick Middleton's franchise record.
May 2019: Teammate David Backes's Description of Marchand
In May 2019, teammate David Backes called Brad Marchand "the motor on [the Bruins]", while then-head coach Bruce Cassidy noted that, although it may appear undisciplined, many of Marchand's tactics are calculated to get under the target's skin.
October 27, 2019: 13 points against the New York Rangers
On October 27, 2019, the Perfection line of Bergeron, Marchand, and Pastrnak combined for 13 points against the New York Rangers. Marchand had five points in the game.
2019: Stanley Cup Finals Appearance
In 2019, Brad Marchand contributed to the Boston Bruins clinching another appearance in the Stanley Cup Finals.
2019: Game 7 Victory
In 2025, during the Panthers' series against the Maple Leafs, it was noted that Marchand played in his 13th career game 7. He had previously won against the Maple Leafs in a game 7 in 2019, as part of his five winner-take-all games over the same franchise.
January 2020: "Dirtiest Player in the League"
In January 2020, a poll of 392 players across the NHL declared Brad Marchand the "dirtiest player in the league", receiving 29% of the vote.
March 2020: Best and Worst Trash-Talker
In March 2020, Brad Marchand was voted both the best and worst trash-talker in the NHL, with 25.87% of players voting him as the league's best and 10.59% voting him as the worst.
March 2020: NHL season suspension
In March 2020, the NHL suspended operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the season suspension, Marchand had a strong season, compiling 59 assists and 87 points.
September 14, 2020: Sports Hernia Surgery
On September 14, 2020, Brad Marchand underwent sports hernia surgery, with an expected four-month recovery time.
November 2020: Purchased Sports Outfitter Lodge
In November 2020, Brad Marchand and former Bruins teammate Kevan Miller purchased a sports outfitter lodge on Beothuk Lake in Newfoundland, with the intention of offering hunting and fishing expeditions.
2020: NHL Seasons
Between 2018 and 2021, Brad Marchand has become one of the top-scoring left wings in the NHL, with his 163 assists and 256 points the most of any skater in the position during the 2018–19, 2019–20 and 2020–21 seasons combined.
2020: Top-Scoring Left Wing
Between 2018 and 2021, Brad Marchand was one of the top-scoring left wings in the NHL.
January 7, 2021: Named Alternate Captain of the Bruins
On January 7, 2021, Brad Marchand was named alternate captain of the Bruins, serving alongside David Krejčí.
October 16, 2021: Penalty Shot Goal
On October 16, 2021, during the first home game of the Bruins' season, Brad Marchand scored a goal on a penalty shot after being awarded the shot when Dallas Stars defenseman Ryan Suter was called for holding.
2021: Top-Scoring Left Wing
Between 2018 and 2021, Brad Marchand has become one of the top-scoring left wings in the NHL, with his 163 assists and 256 points the most of any skater in the position during the 2018–19, 2019–20 and 2020–21 seasons combined.
2021: Most Suspended Player
In the 2021–22 season, Brad Marchand became the most suspended player in NHL history, receiving a total of nine games in suspensions that season alone.
February 9, 2022: Suspension for roughing and high-sticking
On February 9, 2022, Brad Marchand received a six-game suspension for roughing and high-sticking Tristan Jarry, the goaltender for the Pittsburgh Penguins.
May 2022: Hip Surgery
In May 2022, Brad Marchand underwent hip arthroscopy and labral repair on both hips.
October 27, 2022: Season Debut
On October 27, 2022, Brad Marchand made his season debut, scoring two goals and having an assist in a win against the Detroit Red Wings.
September 20, 2023: Named Bruins Captain
On September 20, 2023, Brad Marchand was named the captain of the Boston Bruins, succeeding Patrice Bergeron after his recent retirement.
2023: Torn Elbow Tendon
Brad Marchand sustained a torn tendon in his elbow in the 2023 off-season, and played through the entire 2023-24 season with the injury.
2023: Playoff Exit
In 2023, the Bruins' season ended after the first round of the playoffs with a loss to the Florida Panthers in seven games. Marchand exited the playoffs with 10 points.
February 13, 2024: Played 1,000th NHL Game
On February 13, 2024, Brad Marchand played his 1,000th NHL game, becoming only the eighth player in Bruins history to reach this milestone. He also recorded assists on both of Boston's goals in the 3–2 shootout loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning.
September 3, 2024: Revealed Off-Season Surgeries
On September 3, 2024, Brad Marchand disclosed that he had undergone three separate surgeries earlier in the 2024 off-season to repair sports hernias in both his groin and abdomen, which he suffered towards the end of the 2023–24 season, along with a torn tendon in his elbow, which he first sustained in the 2023 off-season and which he played through the entire previous 2023–24 season.
October 26, 2024: Overtime Winning Goal
On October 26, 2024, Brad Marchand scored the overtime-winning goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs, marking his first goal of the 2024-25 season and his 20th career overtime-winning goal, making him the third player in NHL history to reach that milestone.
2024: Game 7 Victory
In 2025, during the Panthers' series against the Maple Leafs, it was noted that Marchand played in his 13th career game 7. He had previously won against the Maple Leafs in a game 7 in 2024, as part of his five winner-take-all games over the same franchise.
March 7, 2025: Traded to the Florida Panthers
On March 7, 2025, Brad Marchand was traded to the Florida Panthers in exchange for a conditional 2027 second-round pick, with the Bruins retaining 50% of his contract.
July 1, 2025: Signed Contract with Panthers
On July 1, 2025, Brad Marchand signed a six-year, $31.5 million contract to remain with the Florida Panthers, forgoing free agency.
2025: Four Nations Face-Off Win
In 2025, Brad Marchand represented Canada at the Four Nations Face-Off, winning the tournament.
2025: Second Stanley Cup with Panthers
In 2025, after a trade to the Florida Panthers, Brad Marchand won his second Stanley Cup, playing a key role in the team's postseason run.
2027: Future Draft Pick
In 2025, as part of the trade that sent Brad Marchand to the Florida Panthers, the Bruins received a conditional second-round pick in 2027.
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