Player Discussion Brad Marchand VII
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Not to get into it here. But that's why IMO Spittin Chicklets is so successful.
That's where players personalities usually come out and it's awesome.
The game needs more of it IMO. Not the usual "mid game/post game interview" boring same song and dance.
Just don't turn into the NBA.
Brad Marchand still a big talker, even closing on 100 points - The Boston Globe
Pegged as potentially a career third- or fourth-liner upon entering the NHL 10 years ago, the crafty Marchand has turned into one of the game’s premier scoring threats on the left side.
“Compared to where I was to when I first came in the league, to where I am now,” said Marchand, “I never really thought I’d be in this position [for 100 points] and be part of some incredible teams.
“Part of it, obviously, is your ability and your work ethic and everything like that. But the opportunity, who you play with . . . getting power-play time, being in certain situations . . . that all plays into it, too. I’ve been put in a very good situation by the team and fortunate to play with great linemates. So that all plays a big part of it as well.”
The L’il Ball o’Hate on Wednesday made note on his Twitter account (@Bmarch63) of his latest accolade: Named both “Best & Worst Trash Talker” per a poll by the NHL Players’ Association.
....................... Much of Marchand’s humor (if trash talking can be so labeled) of late has been directed not toward opponents but to teammate Torey Krug. With the aid of social media platforms, they’ve engaged in an ongoing exchange of barbs, taunting one another of their mutual lack of height. They both may be only 5-foot-9, but that hasn’t hindered their reach for the keyboard.
“I love the battle he has with Krug right now,” said coach Bruce Cassidy, sincerely amused by dueling barbs. “I’m waiting anxiously for Krug’s retort. And I’m not even on [social media], right? I’m probably the last one to find out . . . I probably have to watch NESN or the NHL Network to get it. But that’s been hilarious.”
Pegged as potentially a career third- or fourth-liner upon entering the NHL 10 years ago, the crafty Marchand has turned into one of the game’s premier scoring threats on the left side.
“Compared to where I was to when I first came in the league, to where I am now,” said Marchand, “I never really thought I’d be in this position [for 100 points] and be part of some incredible teams.
“Part of it, obviously, is your ability and your work ethic and everything like that. But the opportunity, who you play with . . . getting power-play time, being in certain situations . . . that all plays into it, too. I’ve been put in a very good situation by the team and fortunate to play with great linemates. So that all plays a big part of it as well.”
The L’il Ball o’Hate on Wednesday made note on his Twitter account (@Bmarch63) of his latest accolade: Named both “Best & Worst Trash Talker” per a poll by the NHL Players’ Association.
....................... Much of Marchand’s humor (if trash talking can be so labeled) of late has been directed not toward opponents but to teammate Torey Krug. With the aid of social media platforms, they’ve engaged in an ongoing exchange of barbs, taunting one another of their mutual lack of height. They both may be only 5-foot-9, but that hasn’t hindered their reach for the keyboard.
“I love the battle he has with Krug right now,” said coach Bruce Cassidy, sincerely amused by dueling barbs. “I’m waiting anxiously for Krug’s retort. And I’m not even on [social media], right? I’m probably the last one to find out . . . I probably have to watch NESN or the NHL Network to get it. But that’s been hilarious.”
FribbleLine
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I just saw this on Twitter, was coming here to post, Hysterical!Down goes Haggs !
Down goes Haggs !
I completely agree. I have a couple friends with little to no interest in hockey who messaged me about Marchand's social media games. They think it's hilarious. Said they'd consider going to a game with me next time I'm in Boston because they want to see him and Krug now.
This stuff makes a difference.
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Sit DOWN Haggs
This may be the first thing in history that makes me think about getting on Twitter.
Chief Nine
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Ugh no. Twitter is a massive cesspool. It's the main board on steroids x 1,000,000,000,000,000,000
KrejciMVP
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That article from Haggs doesn't really seem out of bounds. Krug isn't know for his Defense and coming off an impressive defensive effort, any hockey journalist could have that take.
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Donnie Shulzhoffer
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You are so missing the point on this.
ODAAT
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are you being serious?
Listen, I`m a huge TK fan but also one who can see and come on here and admit the warts in his game. If Haggs were to produce an article which was about Krug where he was examining some off season moves we might see and he mentioned Krug as one of those who could be moved and was proposing a few players who might be acquired with that money which may make the Bruins a better team, I`d read that article. May not agree with whom he`s talking about hypothetically
What Haggs chooses to do is "maybe" watch a Bruins game and see`s the team without Krug, they win a few in a row and then he takes his hoagie and supersized coke and hammers out an amateur offering online.
This is the same clown who proposed earlier in the year or at least posed the question about whether Halak should be the #1 goalie
I`m sorry, this crap is lazy. I`m fine if you want to discuss some of Torey`s struggles defensively but what Haggs rarely does is present 2 sides to his stories but Haggs doesn`t do that, he see`s 4 pts in last 2 games without Krug and immediately races to the keyboard and posts it, he`s a true hack
I`ve seen far stronger assessments and opinions posted here by fans than by what this guy presents as a "journalist"
KrejciMVP
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I've heard the similar arguments about PK Subban on Montreal radio too when it comes to defensive liabilities. Does the offensive upside outweigh the defensive liability . It's a common argument for offensive dmen
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Chief Nine
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This is Haggs' very existence in a nutshell
Don Cherry
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I agree and the whole thing by Marchand is unprofessional and totally uncalled for. It's actually embarrassing. Haggs should come back with a nose comment.
KrejciMVP
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I agree and the whole thing by Marchand is unprofessional and totally uncalled for. It's actually embarrassing. Haggs should come back with a nose comment.
Discussing a teams performance minus a certain pivotal player is common on sports radio. Celtic media discusses the team without Kyrie all the time
Don Cherry
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Kyrie, btw, is "taking a bunch of games off" and basically thinks the regular season is a waste of time.
Have fun in NY!
Sheppy
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Probably the tweet where he compares Pastrnaks beard to the pube beard from the Jackass skit.
People apparently got offended because it’s insensitive to the Muslim people.
Yeah. I know. A bit ridiculous.
Kyrie, btw, is "taking a bunch of games off" and basically thinks the regular season is a waste of time.
The regular season IS a waste of time in the NBA.
mikelvl
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I'm starting to think that Marchand has channeled that 'energy' that used to get him in trouble on the ice into twitter. And the results are glorious!!
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