There’s a giant, gold-outlined rat emblazoned on the hat that dangles in Brad Marchand’s locker. The scrappy NHL veteran has been likened to the tiny rodent for much of his career, notoriously known as “The Rat” among hockey fans.

Visiting the Stanley Cup Final weeks before hearing their names called early in the NHL draft, top prospects Matthew Schaefer, Michael Misa, James Hagens and Jake O’Brien got a surprise.

Brad Marchand, currently with the Boston Bruins, is reportedly prioritizing financial gain in his next NHL contract. Chris Johnston of TSN 1050 suggests Marchand is seeking to maximize earnings, considering off-ice opportunities alongside salary.

Marchand has been exactly that -- and then some -- since being acquired from the Bruins on March 7 for a conditional second-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft. He had four points (two goals, two assists) in 10 regular-season games for Florida after returning from an upper-body injury.

Despite Brad Marchand dominating in these playoffs, it's still a bit surreal to see him wearing a Florida Panthers jersey rather than the Boston Bruins threads

Once again, Brad Marchand is grabbing a bit more of the spotlight—this time with his new team, the Florida Panthers, and a 3-0 series lead to show for it.

Despite strong playoff play with the Florida Panthers, Brad Marchand’s chances of rejoining the Boston Bruins appear slim, according to a trusted update from ESPN’s Emily Kaplan.

The Florida Panthers are two wins away from being the fifth Stanley Cup champion in the past six years to based in a U.S. state with no income tax.

Patrice Bergeron was never a member of either team playing in this year’s Stanley Cup Final, but his allegiance is with his longtime friend and former teammate.