Brad Marchand wanted to remain with the Bruins for his career. General manager Don Sweeney wanted to make him a Bruin for life .

But Boston’s captain was traded at the 2024-25 deadline to the eventual Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers .

There was talk about a potential reunion between the Bruins and Marchand, but the forward signed a six-year contract extension to remain in Florida.

Speaking to reporters during the Panthers’ media day, Marchand revealed why he and the Bruins couldn’t come to terms on a new contract.

“I want to play as I long as I can. That’s the main reason it didn’t work in Boston,” he said , via Five Reasons Sports. “I want to play until I get kicked out of the league.”

Marchand, 37, will be 43 when his contract expires.

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