TSN: Brad Marchand: Super-Pest to Superstar

[BostonBob]

Being TSN they just had to show the " licking incidents " but still a good video on the evolution of Brad Marchand. He may be a rat but he's our freaking rat.

TSN Turning Point: When did Marchand go from super-pest to superstar?

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[BMC]

IMO he'll always be a super asshole.

 

[Trap Jesus]

IMO he'll always be a super asshole.

The Williams thing last year was THE most effective agitating I've seen. This is a guy that is known as arguably the most notable big-game player in the league and he got him to snap and go off the handle like a child.

 

[Ladyfan]

Love Brad. He is a gem !

 

[Ladyfan]

 

[Gordoff]

While there are things that he does occasionally that irritate me, I can't imagine him in any other uniform but the Bruins uni. I hope he never plays for any other NHL team besides Boston and retires a Bruin.
Who here could imagine him playing against the Bruins for Toronto or Montreal in the playoffs?!?

 

[GordonHowe]

Love Brad. Her is a gem !

Yeah, but he's *our* gem!

 

[BostonBob]

While there are things that he does occasionally that irritate me, I can't imagine him in any other uniform but the Bruins uni.

To be honest - I really liked seeing Marchand and Bergeron in this uniform:

 

[Bruinaura]

The Williams thing last year was THE most effective agitating I've seen. This is a guy that is known as arguably the most notable big-game player in the league and he got him to snap and go off the handle like a child.

That was amazing. Williams really lost it. I need to watch that series again

 

[Bruinaura]

To be honest - I really liked seeing Marchand and Bergeron in this uniform:

They were born in the wrong country IMO.

Oh well, maybe down the road we'll see Zack Bergeron in a USA sweater.

 

[Ladyfan]

While there are things that he does occasionally that irritate me, I can't imagine him in any other uniform but the Bruins uni. I hope he never plays for any other NHL team besides Boston and retires a Bruin.
Who here could imagine him playing against the Bruins for Toronto or Montreal in the playoffs?!?

He loves Bergy and Bergy loves him. This team would be a bit boring without Brad..

 

[Sheppy]

Lots of players speak highly of Marchand off the ice. He recently did a big hunting trip in my former home province and everyone who came in contact with him had nothing but good things to say about him.

 

[BostonBob]

To be honest - I really liked seeing Marchand and Bergeron in this uniform:

They were born in the wrong country IMO.

 

[Bruinaura]

Well hey, I did root for Canada in the Olympics (hockey only) because of Bergeron and because I didn't like most of the U.S. players, if that makes you feel better lol

 

[aguineapig]

The antics aside, you can't take away the fact that Marchy is a "made man". The drive and dedication it took to get to the level he's at is admirable and undeniable. He could of made it as a pest/agitator like an Ott or Avery, but that was not in his make up. He wanted to be more, and made himself into a star. I'll take that on my team anytime.

 

[Gordoff]

Lots of players speak highly of Marchand off the ice. He recently did a big hunting trip in my former home province and everyone who came in contact with him had nothing but good things to say about him.

He's the family member that pisses off the neighbors but then climbs a tree to save a kids cat.
We sometimes bitch about him here (I've done it) but I would NEVER want to see him anywhere else.
Every team in the league would make room for him on their roster.

 

[Mathews28]

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Every team in the league would make room for him on their roster.

True, and not only because of his cap hit!

 

[Ladyfan]

Well hey, I did root for Canada in the Olympics (hockey only) because of Bergeron and because I didn't like most of the U.S. players, if that makes you feel better lol

I was cheering on Canada too.

 

[Ladyfan]

He's the family member that pisses off the neighbors but then climbs a tree to save a kids cat.
We sometimes bitch about him here (I've done it) but I would NEVER want to see him anywhere else.
Every team in the league would make room for him on their roster.

Brad has calmed down so much over the years.

I remember Bergy grabbing the back of Brad's jersey and sayin "just stop" ...Not any more.

Brad is a favorite of many especially the kids. He ALWAYS (during the pre-game skate) takes time to toss pucks over the glass for the kids.

 

[tonino2424]

Any news if he was injured or not? If yes, any ideas what it is?

THX

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

IMO he'll always be a super asshole.

Yet still one of the greatest Bruins of all time at this peak of his.

 

[Deleted]

He was one of the players that instantly stood out when I first started following the Bruins three years ago and I've loved him ever since. I love players with an edge in any sport I follow and he's all edge.
He is the perfect definition of a player you love when he is on your team but hate when he is not.
I hope he retires a Bruin

 

[DominicT]

They were born in the wrong country IMO.

Oh well, maybe down the road we'll see Zack Bergeron in a USA sweater.

Dual citizenship. He'll play for Canada.

 

[tonino2424]

Again, any news if he is injured?

 

[Bruinaura]

Dual citizenship. He'll play for Canada.

He could always pull a Brett Hull