Brad Marchand Chirps Brandon Carlo After Bruins Trade Stars

Brad Marchand kept his wits about him after an emotional day for the Bruins and their most recent captain.

Boston was historically active before Friday’s NHL trade deadline. The B’s sending Marchand to the Florida Panthers was the Boston deal that deservedly garnered the most attention, but Don Sweeney and company also orchestrated swaps for Brandon Carlo, Charlie Coyle, Trent Frederic and Justin Brazeau.

Carlo joined the Maple Leafs on Saturday, and Toronto celebrated his arrival with Instagram photos of the defenseman’s first greetings with his new teammates. Marchand, who never shies away from banter, found himself in the post’s comment section.

Carlo very well could have a chance to return serve against his former Bruins teammate on the ice. As two of the top three teams in the Eastern Conference standings, the Panthers and the Maple Leafs very well could meet in the Stanley Cup playoffs this spring.