Marchand Lick: The Sequel

[nystromshairstylist]

The NHL would gain a lot of respect in a lot of places if it got rid of sh-t like tom wilson and came down hard on filth like marchand. But it'd rather keep these turds around because it learned, as wrestling did that many people love to hate the heel, which drives ratings even if it degrades the game/sport. Better to have lots of eyeballs for the advertisers even if the product integrity suffers.

 

[Dubi Doo]

My brother, step dad, brother-in-law, niece, nephew, and I all had a great laugh when we saw that last night. That was pure entertainment.

 

[nystromshairstylist]

That'a a beauty

This play alone puts PK amongst my favorite all time defensemen; the rest of the league and a majority of the fan base owes him a debt of gratitude for such an action.

 

[Over the volcano]

Their are plenty of shows geared towards homosexuality, and good for them. But that has never been the part of its history or a part of the game (public displays of sexuality during a game). But fighting has been for years, it’s a physical sport.

Comparing two guys kissing vs. A fight might be the worst comparison I’ve ever read...ever

You think it’s homosexual and there’s no place for it? I disagree with the first part and agree with the second.

 

[stampedingviking]

My brother, step dad, brother-in-law, niece, nephew, and I all had a great laugh when we saw that last night. That was pure entertainment.

Are they all one person? Only reason I can think they'd find it entertaining.

 

[ScottishCanuck]

People saying he has mental issues because he licked a player

You do whatever it takes to get under a players skin in the playoffs. It's clearly worked.

I'm sorry, but you don't lick someone.

And they're trailing 3-1 so it clearly did not work.

 

[V13]

Maybe the league should actually make a call to the bruins and tell Marchand to stop licking people. Weird thing to have to do, but Marchand is a freak

They alrready did in the series vs Toronto

http://torontosun.com/sports/hockey...ents/wcm/f1ff6c58-f46f-49f2-9182-0269d728cd8d

He should be suspended 1 game since he already had been warned. That shit has no place in the league.

 

[bb_fan]

Well, this is his third offence in these playoffs, if you count the missed lick on Johnson. So it's probably time for the league to put an end to it.

League can't really do it though.

If they don't deal with it in game, they can't come back and suspend him after the fact.

They need to ask the refs why they aren't calling it in game and remind them that it is a penalty and to call it.

 

[SteelerNation]

My brother, step dad, brother-in-law, niece, nephew, and I all had a great laugh when we saw that last night. That was pure entertainment.

You guys probably kiss each other on the lips before bed too.

 

[nystromshairstylist]

I can't believe anyone would get this fired up about such a minor thing. Kissing and licking a oppenent is not a new thing even. Not like he's sticking his tongue in a guys mouth and exchanging bodily fluids. Personally I wouldn't care, I would laugh and shake my head at him. Really don't get why people are shocked or outraged about it, old tactic. I can only guess it's b/c it's Brad doing it and they hate Brad. FYI I'm not a Bruins or Brad fan.

If someone tried to do that to me in a league game I'd take my glove off, and punch them so hard in the face they'd liquify. Cannot fathom how anyone thinks this is anything less than disgusting, and a major offense. Probably coming from those whose entire athletic career consisted of bending down to pick up the mustard jar from their fridge's bottom shelf for their pretzel during TV timeouts.

 

[KPower]

My brother, step dad, brother-in-law, niece, nephew, and I all had a great laugh when we saw that last night. That was pure entertainment.

Strange family...Alabama maybe?

 

[Incognito]

Isn't this technically sexual assault? Marchand is f***ing creep.

 

[DFC]

League can't really do it though.

If they don't deal with it in game, they can't come back and suspend him after the fact.

They need to ask the refs why they aren't calling it in game and remind them that it is a penalty and to call it.

...Except, yes they can.

 

[ItchyScratchy77]

People saying he has mental issues because he licked a player

You do whatever it takes to get under a players skin in the playoffs. It's clearly worked.

Played since I was 4 and still play rec. And I’m always trying to get guys off their game. But nope. Licking a dudes mouth when I’m in his face has never crossed my mind.

 

[Hunter368]

Sure looks like he got a lot of lips with the Callahan lick.

Can't tell from vid......licking a guys cheeks or chin or nose IMO no big deal it's just a troll job I would laugh at it. If he licked my lips or stuck tongue in my mouth ok that's different b/c that becomes a infection control issue.

 

[Jee]

Marchand needs a mental check. Something in his brain is not working correctly.

 

[Pay Carl]

They alrready did in the series vs Toronto

Marchand told to stop licking opponents: Report

He should be suspended 1 game since he already had been warned. That **** has no place in the league.

The NHLPA came out and said that call never happened

 

[Hunter368]

If someone tried to do that to me in a league game I'd take my glove off, and punch them so hard in the face they'd liquify. Cannot fathom how anyone thinks this is anything less than disgusting, and a major offense. Probably coming from those whose entire athletic career consisted of bending down to pick up the mustard jar from their fridge's bottom shelf for their pretzel during TV timeouts.

As you get older you will realize in life there are much bigger things to get excited or worried about. No big deal for me......like I said I would laugh. Yes I played hockey at various levels until my early 20's, as did my father.

 

[SCP Guy]

My brother, step dad, brother-in-law, niece, nephew, and I all had a great laugh when we saw that last night. That was pure entertainment.

I'm so happy my 5 and 8 year old found it disgusting and confusing.....

 

[V13]

The NHLPA came out and said that call never happened

Did not know that. Anyway it doesnt change the fact that there should be repercussions. Send him a strong and clear message.

 

[Butch 19]

New NHL licking rule: if player licks any other person on the ice, his punishment will be:

1. 5 minute major penalty
2. must wear full face shield for the rest of his NHL career.

 

[ItchyScratchy77]

League can't really do it though.

If they don't deal with it in game, they can't come back and suspend him after the fact.

They need to ask the refs why they aren't calling it in game and remind them that it is a penalty and to call it.

Morrissey got a game for a crosscheck to the neck that was missed on ice. The league can do whatever it likes. He has a union. He can grieve it if he doesn’t agree with his “potential” suspension. Either way, a precedent will be set. It has to be.

 

[lamp9post]

It's ridiculous that players have to put up with this garbage. Like seriously, grown men just have to accept another grown man licking your face because they fear getting a retaliation penalty? If this happened at my job I'd file a harassment claim with HR and the person who did it would likely be fired. Wake up, NHL.

 

[BigEezyE22]

You know if he wasn't playing for a "storied" O6 franchise, his ass would have been at least fined at this point.

 

[Goose]

My 2 cents:

1)
The NHL needs to get it's act together immediately. If existing unsportsmanlike penalties are enough than enforce them. If they're not enough then make some new rules but this garbage is bad for the game. Off the top of my head, you lick someone, kiss someone, wipe snot on their face etc. you should get 5 minutes + a game misconduct for a first offence, 2nd offence should be 3-5 games. There is no place for this in hockey, period.

2)
You Boston fans defending the guy - how would you feel if Marchand was your son, or brother. Would you be proud of him for doing this? Would you be saying yep, that's my boy or would you be slowly slinking away when people start talking about it. Answer that question honestly, if you do then that should tell you everything you need to know.

3)
TB, please win the next game. The sooner we get this headcase out of the playoffs the better.

4)
I believe Marchand is mentally ill and should be forced seek help. If the NHL rules allow for this, I would suspend him indefinitely and force him to get treatment and until he gets a clean bill of mental health, he can't play, period. That would be for his own good as well as the good of the game. The best outcome would be for him to get treatment over the summer, be cleared to play when the next season begins and for him to issue a public apology, admit that he had issues and has now taken care of these issues and nothing of this sort will ever happen again. That way we can respect the man once again and enjoy his play on the ice. He's a great player, too bad that's being overshadowed by this other crap.

1 is a bit extreme, but okay.
2 okay.
3 okay.
4 think about the absurd precedent you're setting here. This is absolutely ridiculous. Forcing someone into mental health treatment because they licked someone? This isn't the 1800s where we throw people in lunatic asylums just because.