Brad Marchand Basks in Panthers’ Cup Glory, Thanks Former Teams with Humor

 The party has officially begun in South Florida, and leading the charge is none other than Brad Marchand. Just days after hoisting the Stanley Cup with the Florida Panthers, the 37-year-old forward is soaking in the celebration — and showing gratitude in a way only he can.

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Marchand, who joined the Panthers following a long and storied career with the Boston Bruins, secured his second Stanley Cup title earlier this week. In a moment that quickly went viral, he joined Panthers fans in a cheeky “Thank you, Boston” chant during Wednesday's celebrations — a playful nod to the team he captained for several seasons.

But Marchand’s joy didn’t stop there. Taking to Instagram the following night, he launched a humorous and heartfelt thank-you campaign directed at his former teammates — and their former teams.

He kicked things off by giving a shout-out to the New Jersey Devils. The Panthers' championship roster featured five former Devils: defenseman Dmitry Kulikov — now a back-to-back Stanley Cup winner — along with Jesper Boqvist, A.J. Greer, Tomas Nosek, and goaltender Vitek Vanecek, who each captured their first Cup this season.

Marchand didn’t stop there. He continued his Instagram story spree by acknowledging several other NHL franchises, including the Minnesota Wild, Buffalo Sabres, and Calgary Flames — all of whom contributed talent that helped Florida clinch this year’s title.

Known as one of the league's most animated personalities, Marchand’s social media activity struck a balance between comedy and sincerity. As fans flooded his posts with reactions, many praised the veteran forward not only for his on-ice leadership but for celebrating the team’s diverse roots and chemistry.

As the Panthers bask in their historic victory, the offseason promises plenty of storylines — including the future of the Devils’ former players now etched in championship history. For those following New Jersey closely, be sure to bookmark The Hockey News’ Devils coverage for behind-the-scenes insights, including an upcoming feature on the mental skills coaching that helped shape their players this season.

With a second Stanley Cup in hand and a summer of celebration ahead, Brad Marchand is showing once again that hockey is as much about camaraderie and connection as it is about competition.