A major development in Brad Marchand heading to an original six powerhouse was spoiled by the Panthers

Brad Marchand has been a huge topic in the hockey world following his departure from the Boston Bruins organization.

His name being the talk of the town was mostly due to his impeccable season finale with the Florida Panthers, that concluded in his second Stanley Cup win, and the fact that this 37-year old was in an immense amount of trade talks, due to his previous contract being on the brink of expiration.

However, shockingly enough, Marchand never hit NHL free agency after all.

As the former Bruin was anticipated to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1, yet signed a six-year extension with the Panthers.

Now, following the confirmation that this veteran is locked in on a six-year deal, many reports have unveiling organizations within the National Hockey League that were willing to cough up a huge amount of money for Marchand.

And new insight has surfaced regarding the Boston Bruins rivals, the Toronto Maple Leafs, and their intentions with Marchand.

Many are away of the fact that Marchand was set to be one of the more coveted players on the free-agent market, and that Toronto was reportedly one of the front runners for the veteran forward.

However, a recent announcement has surfaced on social media, via 'Instagram' by the PuckEmpire, unveiling that Brad Marchand was in fact the Toronto Maple Leafs' top target this offseason.

Take a look:

Do you think the Boston Bruins' former Brad Marchand made the right move by signing a six-year deal with the Florida Panthers?