Recently, former Bruins captain Brad Marchand ended up stepping away from the Florida Panthers organization for a heartbreaking reason.

One of his good friends, JP MacCallum's daughter, ended up passing away at the age of 10 years old.

So what did Marchand do? He took a leave from the Florida Panthers to go coach the U18 March and Mill Co. Hunters in place of his longtime friend so that he could spend time with his family during this tragic moment.

Marchand also ended up setting up some charitable efforts to help support the family after losing their daughter.

On Wednesday night, Brad Marchand will coach the U18 March and Mill Co. Hunters, supporting in for his longtime friend, JP MacCallum.

MacCallum recently lost his 10-year-old daughter, Selah, who died of cancer. Marchand also helped set up charitable efforts for the family ❤️

It was unclear how long Brad Marchand was going to be away from the Panthers organization for, but a statement was just made.

Marchand returns back to the Panthers

Just this morning, it was reported that Marchand is officially back with the Panthers, as he was at practice this morning having a conversation with Paul Murice at center ice.

Brad Marchand is back with the Florida Panthers, having a conversation with Paul Maurice at center ice now.

The reason Marchand had to take a leave from the Panthers is absolutely heartbreaking, but it just shows how much class he has and how good of a person he really is.

Marchand left his team to go and support one of his friends that was going through a tragic moment, and he stated that "there's nowhere else I'd be than right here right now."