Let's take a look at which NHL teams improved the most, which took the biggest chances and which fell flat on its face on deadline day.

NHL trade deadline has come to an end, and Stanley Cup contenders in both conferences are loaded up in an arms race. Some of the deals made over the last week will determine which team lifts the Cup in a few months.

Mikko Rantanen went back West — but with the Dallas Stars this time following a brief stint in Carolina. And Bruins captain Brad Marchand is leaving Boston after 16 seasons to join the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers.

Bruins fans might wince at their team captain going to the Panthers, who have eliminated Boston from the past two Stanley Cup playoffs.

Bill Zito joined the “NHL on TNT” broadcast on Sunday and revealed Marchand came to the Panthers facility on Saturday and met with the doctors.

The Florida Panthers welcomed the arrival of Boston Bruins captain Brad Marchand in a Friday trade that adds even more grit and experience to the roster of the defending Stanley Cup champions. Marchand,

Over 16 seasons, Brad Marchand went from a fourth-line pest to a franchise legend with a Bruins fanbase that places a premium on heart.

NHL insider Elliotte Friedman says Brad Marchand was stunned the Boston Bruins didn't re-sign him and instead traded him.

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