The secret promise to Patrice Bergeron behind Brad Marchand's second Stanley Cup
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Jonathan Ouimet
Jan 20, 2026 (4:08 PM)
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Brad Marchand Florida Panthers interview reveals real personality, mixing Boston lifestyle surprises with Stanley Cup party memories.
This is the long-awaited second part, and it honestly feels like pure dessert for hockey fans. Here is the link to Part 1.
Brad Marchand sounds relaxed, reflective, and way more human than the on-ice villain label.
He admits he expected Florida to be different from his Boston routine, and he was right.
What caught him off guard was how the difference shows up in daily life, not just the weather.
The funniest twist is that he feels recognized more in Florida than he ever did before the move.
That little detail says a lot about how quickly Panthers hockey has become part of the local identity.
Then Marchand drops the story everyone will repeat.
After he won the Stanley Cup with the Boston Bruins, he celebrated for 60 straight days, and he promised Patrice Bergeron he would do it again if he ever won another.
When the Panthers won, Bergeron texted him and basically dared him to keep his word.
Marchand laughs it off, but you can hear the honesty when he says life is different now, especially with older kids.
Brad Marchand shows the person behind the edge
As a fan, I love hearing him talk like this, because it cuts through the noise and reminds you why teammates swear by him.
He explains that celebrating is not just about chaos anymore, it's about sharing the moment.
Being able to include his kids, make memories with them, and still feel that championship high hits him in a deeper way.
What really stuck with me is his passion for the game at this stage of his career.
He acknowledges that some players his age step away once the money and the resume are secure, but he keeps going because he still wants to win.
It also sounds like his family is fully in it with him, and that matters.
When the people at home are on the same ride, the grind feels less like sacrifice and more like purpose.
That's why this interview works so well, it's honest without being polished.
Marchand comes off like a guy who still loves hockey, still loves competing, and is enjoying the new chapter without pretending it's the old one.
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JANVIER 20 | 30 ANSWERS The secret promise to Patrice Bergeron behind Brad Marchand's second Stanley Cup Did this Brad Marchand interview change how you see him off the ice? | ||
| Florida fits | 21 | 70 % |
| Boston forever | 3 | 10 % |
| Cup party | 2 | 6.7 % |
| Family vibes | 4 | 13.3 % |
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