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.
1983: Overtime Record
During the 2017-2018 season, Marchand scored his 11th regular season overtime goal, surpassing Glen Murray's record for the most among the Bruins since overtime was reinstated during the 1983–84 season.
May 11, 1988: Birth of Brad Marchand
On May 11, 1988, Bradley Kevin Marchand was born. He is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger.
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 in exchange for Luc Bourdon, Jean-Sebastien Adam, and Ian Mathieu-Girard.
2006: Traded to the Val-d'Or Foreurs
In 2006, Brad Marchand was traded to the Val-d'Or Foreurs.
2006: Drafted by the Boston Bruins
In 2006, the Boston Bruins selected Brad Marchand in the third round, 71st overall, of the NHL entry draft.
2006: Bruins trade up to draft Marchand
In 2006, the Boston Bruins traded two fourth-round picks to the New York Islanders for a third-round pick to select Brad Marchand 71st overall in the NHL entry draft.
October 2007: Marchand signs entry-level contract
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 Foreurs to the Halifax Mooseheads in exchange for Maxime Sauvé and five future draft picks.
2007: Traded to the Halifax Mooseheads
In 2007, Brad Marchand was traded to the Halifax Mooseheads.
2007: Playoff Drought Ends in 2007
In the 2014-15 NHL season, the Boston Bruins missed the playoffs for the first time since 2007.
2008: IIHF World Junior Championship
In 2008, Brad Marchand again represented Canada at the IIHF World Junior Championship in the Czech Republic, where Canada won a gold medal. He was also named one of four alternate captains for Canada.
October 21, 2009: NHL Debut
On October 21, 2009, Brad Marchand made his NHL debut, picking up an assist on Michael Ryder's goal in a 3–2 win against the Nashville Predators.
November 3, 2010: First NHL Goal
On November 3, 2010, Brad Marchand scored his first NHL goal against the Buffalo Sabres.
2010: Last Active Player from 2010-11 Stanley Cup Bruins
In 2023, with the retirements of David Krejčí and Patrice Bergeron, Brad Marchand became one of the last active players from the 2010-11 Stanley Cup-winning Bruins roster still playing for the team.
March 17, 2011: Suspension for elbowing
On March 17, 2011, Brad Marchand received a two-game suspension for elbowing R. J. Umberger of the Columbus Blue Jackets.
June 15, 2011: Taunting Canucks with Stanley Cup Ring
On December 14, 2013, in a game against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena (the first time the Bruins returned to the arena since game seven of the 2011 Stanley Cup Finals on June 15, 2011), Marchand taunted the Canucks by kissing his 2011 Stanley Cup championship ring, which frustrated coach Julien.
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: Playoff Performance
Brad Marchand had a break out performance 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.
January 9, 2012: Suspended for clipping
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.
January 2012: "Little Ball of Hate"
In January 2012, President Barack Obama referred to Brad Marchand as a "Little Ball of Hate", a nickname he has since embraced.
September 7, 2012: Contract Extension
On September 7, 2012, the Bruins extended Marchand's contract for four more years, with an average annual value of $4.5 million.
January 2013: Return to Hockey After Lockout
In January 2013, after the lockout ended, Marchand returned to professional hockey, paired with Bergeron and Seguin, who had been playing in the Swiss National League. Despite his concerns about being out of practice, he scored 18 goals and 18 assists in 45 games.
September 27, 2013: Collision with Loui Eriksson
On September 27, 2013, during a preseason game against the Winnipeg Jets, Marchand collided with his new linemate Loui Eriksson, struggling to adjust to the new line combination.
2013: Game 7 Victory
In 2025, it was mentioned that Marchand had beaten the Maple Leafs in a game 7 in 2013, one of his five winner-take-all games over the same franchise.
November 15, 2014: 100th Career Assist
On November 15, 2014, Marchand recorded his 100th career NHL assist in a 2–1 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on a goal by Patrice Bergeron.
2014: Playoff Berth in 2017
A Bruins' 4-0 victory helped them clinch a berth in the playoffs in 2017 for the first time since 2014.
2014: Eddie Shore Award
Despite being dissatisfied with his performance in the 2013-2014 season, Marchand was awarded the 2014 Eddie Shore Award by the Bruins, recognizing his "exceptional hustle and determination".
September 2015: Marchand's Marriage
In September 2015, Brad Marchand married his wife Katrina. He has two daughters and a stepson.
October 10, 2015: Concussion from Collision with Dale Weise
On October 10, 2015, Marchand suffered a concussion after a collision with Dale Weise of the Montreal Canadiens, causing him to miss two games.
2015: Elbow Surgery
After the 2014-2015 NHL season, Marchand underwent surgery during the 2015 off-season to repair torn tendons in his elbow, an injury he had been battling since the 2014 playoffs.
2015: Emergence as a Star
In the 2015-16 season, Brad Marchand officially became a star for the Bruins and the NHL, scoring 37 goals, 24 assists, and 61 points in 77 games played.
February 6, 2016: Overtime Penalty Shot Goal
On February 6, 2016, Marchand scored the first overtime penalty-shot goal in Bruins franchise history against the Buffalo Sabres.
September 26, 2016: Contract Extension
On September 26, 2016, Marchand signed an eight-year, $49 million contract extension with the Bruins, carrying an annual average value of $6.125 million, extending through to the 2024-25 season.
2016: Career Year in 2016-17
After having a career year in 2016-17, Marchand intended to double down on his consistent offensive production for the 2017–18 season with linemates Patrice Bergeron and David Pastrňák as they started being referred as the "Perfection" line.
January 2017: First NHL All-Star Game Selection
In January 2017, after a strong first half of the 2016-17 season, Marchand received his first selection to the NHL All-Star Game.
March 2017: Teammate Describes Marchand
In March 2017, teammate John-Michael Liles described Brad Marchand by saying "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 and Licking Opponents
Marchand's habit of kissing and licking opponents came to light during a November 2017 game against the Toronto Maple Leafs and continued into the 2018 playoffs, leading to a warning from the NHL.
2017: Limiting Trash-Talking
At the start of the 2017-18 season, Brad Marchand and his teammates started 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, Marchand received a five-game suspension from the NHL for an elbow to the head of New Jersey Devils forward Marcus Johansson, who suffered a concussion.
October 3, 2018: Marchand Ejected for Fighting
On October 3, 2018, in the Bruins' season opener against the Washington Capitals, Brad Marchand was ejected from the game after fighting Lars Eller due to frustration over post-goal celebrations. Marchand received fighting and instigator penalties, along with a 10-minute game misconduct.
2018: Effort to Stay Out of Trouble
After a series of suspensions in the 2017-18 season followed by a controversy over licking opponents, Brad Marchand made a conscious effort to stay out of trouble during the 2018-19 season to ensure his longevity in the League.
2018: Game 7 Victory
In 2025, it was mentioned that Marchand had beaten the Maple Leafs in a game 7 in 2018, one of his five winner-take-all games over the same franchise.
March 31, 2019: Marchand Breaks Shorthanded Goal Record
On March 31, 2019, Brad Marchand scored his 26th career shorthanded goal against the Detroit Red Wings, surpassing Rick Middleton's franchise record.
May 2019: Teammate Calls Marchand 'the motor'
In May 2019, teammate David Backes called Brad Marchand "the motor on [the Bruins]", while then-head coach Bruce Cassidy noted that many of Marchand's tactics are calculated to get under the target's skin.
October 27, 2019: Perfection Line Scores 13 Points
On October 27, 2019, the Perfection Line, consisting of Bergeron, Marchand, and Pastrňák, combined for 13 points against the New York Rangers. Marchand and Pastrňák each had five points.
2019: Game 7 Victory
In 2025, it was mentioned that Marchand had beaten the Maple Leafs in a game 7 in 2019, one of his five winner-take-all games over the same franchise.
2019: Stanley Cup Finals Loss
In the 2019 playoffs, Brad Marchand was tied for the league lead in points with 23 points, but the Bruins lost to the St. Louis Blues in seven games in the 2019 Stanley Cup Finals.
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 percent 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 in a player poll, with 25.87 percent of players voting him as the league's best and 10.59 percent voting him as the worst.
March 2020: NHL Season Suspended Due to COVID-19
In March 2020, the NHL suspended operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Marchand, playing as a playmaker, had 28 goals and 59 assists, totaling 87 points, which was the sixth-highest in the NHL and the highest on the Bruins. He was on pace for a second consecutive 100-point season before the season was cut short.
September 14, 2020: Marchand Undergoes Sports Hernia Surgery
On September 14, 2020, Brad Marchand underwent sports hernia surgery and was expected to be out for four months.
November 2020: Purchase of Sports Outfitter Lodge
In November 2020, Brad Marchand and Kevan Miller purchased a sports outfitter lodge on Beothuk Lake in Newfoundland to offer hunting and fishing expeditions.
2020: Top-Scoring Left Wing
Between 2018 and 2021, Brad Marchand became one of the top-scoring left wings in the NHL.
January 7, 2021: Marchand Named Alternate Captain
On January 7, 2021, Brad Marchand was named an alternate captain for the Bruins, serving alongside David Krejčí.
October 16, 2021: Marchand Scores on Penalty Shot
On October 16, 2021, during the Bruins' first home game of the 2021-22 season, Brad Marchand scored a goal on a penalty shot against the Dallas Stars. He became the third player in NHL history to score the first goal of a team's season on a penalty shot.
2021: Top-Scoring Left Wing
Between 2018 and 2021, Brad Marchand became one of the top-scoring left wings in the NHL.
February 9, 2022: Marchand Suspended for 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, after Jarry made a comment to Marchand. This marked his eighth suspension in his career.
May 2022: Marchand Undergoes Hip Surgery
In May 2022, Brad Marchand underwent hip arthroscopy and labral repair on both hips and was expected to miss six months.
October 27, 2022: Marchand Returns from Surgery
On October 27, 2022, Brad Marchand made his season debut, returning early from hip surgery, and scored two goals with an assist in a win against the Detroit Red Wings.
September 20, 2023: Marchand Named Bruins Captain
On September 20, 2023, Brad Marchand was named the captain of the Boston Bruins, succeeding Patrice Bergeron, who had recently retired.
2023: Dealing with a torn tendon
In 2023 Brad Marchand sustained a torn tendon in his elbow which he played through during the 2023-24 season.
September 3, 2024: Marchand Reveals Off-Season Surgeries
On September 3, 2024, Brad Marchand revealed that he had undergone three separate surgeries earlier in the 2024 off-season to repair sports hernias and a torn tendon in his elbow.
October 26, 2024: Marchand Scores Overtime Winner
On October 26, 2024, Brad Marchand scored the overtime winner against the Toronto Maple Leafs, marking his first goal of the 2024-25 season and his 20th overtime winning goal in his NHL career.
2024: Game 7 Victory
In 2025, it was mentioned that Marchand had beaten the Maple Leafs in a game 7 in 2024, one of his five winner-take-all games over the same franchise.
2024: Contract Extension Signed in 2016 Extends Through 2024-2025
In September 26, 2016, Marchand signed an eight-year, $49 million contract extension with the Bruins, carrying an annual average value of $6.125 million, extending through to the 2024-25 season.
March 7, 2025: Marchand Traded to 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 percent of his contract.
2027: Future Draft Pick
In 2025, Brad Marchand was traded to the Florida Panthers in exchange for a conditional 2027 second-round pick.
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