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No Playoffs for Panthers, But Brad Marchand Had a Year to Remember
TL;DR
Brad Marchand expressed his preference for missing the playoffs over losing in the Finals during a recent media meeting. Despite the Panthers not making the playoffs, Marchand had a notable year since joining the team.
Key points
- Brad Marchand prefers missing playoffs over losing in Finals
- The Panthers did not make the playoffs this year
- Marchand joined the Panthers last March
- He had a notable year with the team
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FORT LAUDERDALE â Brad Marchand made headlines during the Florida Panthers end-of-season meeting with the media almost two weeks ago when he said he would ârather miss the playoffs than lose in the Final.ââ
Either way, Marchand surmised, âyou donât win. Thereâs one winner, and everyone else is a loser.ââ
Since joining the Panthers last March, he did not do a lot of losing.
Before the Panthersâ season started to unravel in January, it looked like Florida may be able to survive some early injuries and make a run at a three-peat as Stanley Cup champions.
Yet, things did unravel and the team fell out of contention by the time Marchand and a bunch of his teammates flew to Milan for the Winter Olympics in February.
And, he wishes things worked out a little different.
âIt was disappointing the way the year played out,ââ Marchand said. âBut you definitely learn something about your group every year, regardless of how it goes. I love the mindset of the guys every single day.
âWe were fighting an uphill battle with everything the team had been going through. ⊠It didnât go our way, and there was a ton of adversity, but I loved how we stuck together as a group.ââ
Despite how things ended, Marchand ended up having a pretty good year.
On March 7, 2025, the Panthers acquired the Boston Bruinsâ captain for what turned out to be a first-round pick in 2028.
Although Marchand was injured at the time of the trade, he joined the team for the final 10 games of the regular season and, well, worked to figure things out.
By the time the playoffs started, it was on.
Paired with Anton Lundell and , Marchandâs line was one of Floridaâs best throughout the playoffs.
Q&A
What did Brad Marchand say about the playoffs?
Brad Marchand stated he would rather miss the playoffs than lose in the Finals, emphasizing that there is only one winner.
How did Brad Marchand perform since joining the Panthers?
Since joining the Panthers last March, Brad Marchand had a successful year and did not experience much losing.
Why did the Panthers miss the playoffs this year?
The article does not specify the reasons for the Panthers missing the playoffs this year.
What are Brad Marchand's views on winning and losing in hockey?
Marchand believes that in hockey, there is only one winner, and everyone else is considered a loser.
