Marchand Refuses to fight Against Eller

[Chimaera]

He didn’t turtle. He didn’t even offer.

For those saying he beat Eller up the first time, sure, he did, but he also got the instigator and basically started throwing before Eller (who only has one fighting major, that one) could even get turned around or his gloves off. Eller has more than a little right to want to get a fair shot at it, when Marchand clearly suckered him.

As for Marchand being more valuable than Eller, or being smart for getting a PP, I will say that it’s also a double edged sword. Sure, you get a PP and maybe the Bruins cash in, but there’s also a significant chance you tick off the Caps for being a punk, or maybe (odds are no, since his own team knows who and what he is) you even make your own team disappointed that you’re gutless. Marchand can do what he wants, but the entire league knows he’s a rat.

The code is antiquated, and really dead at this point, but for all the Tom Wilson hate, he answers the bell.

 

[Anglesmith]

Simple question...Do you have children? If no,then I can understand where you are coming from. If yes,then maybe re-evaluate.I mean,parenting is a full-time job,yes? You,obviously watch hockey and perhaps other sports.Do you watch or play sports with your children? I'm sure they have favorite players...Is Marchand their favorite player?

I would prefer to debate without needing to bring personal stuff into it. Athletes play sports to win. Rules are in place to protect players and to preserve the intended flow and spirit of the game. Neither athletes nor the rules have to do with raising the nation's children.

Anyway, what parent wouldn't want their child to avoid being dragged into fights?

 

[gtrower]

"I haven't looked at the stat sheet, but I really don't feel like I need to prove anything. He plays maybe 10-12 minutes a night and I'm playing 20. In a 1-0 game and to go on a power play, it doesn't make sense"

Marchand isn't wrong either. This season is the first time Eller may reach 40 points and it requires an abnormally high scoring season to do it.

...except he is wrong. Eller plays ~17 mins/game. And Wilson offered in the 3rd and he tucked tail again. Twice in one game.

 

[Strait2thecup]

Marchand is just such a p***y

 

[Pia8988]

...except he is wrong. Eller plays ~17 mins/game. And Wilson offered in the 3rd and he tucked tail again. Twice in one game.

Yeah! Marchand needs to fight Tom Wilson. What an absolutely stupid thing to say.

 

[mphmiles]

Marchand kind of suckering eller at the end of a game because he was pissed off that Boston got their shit pushed in, was a POS move and he deserves a ton of criticism for that.

But he doesn't have to fight in this situation.

 

[sexydonut]

Marchand has no shame. Someone (with a flaming cold sore) should lick him.

 

[Devil Dancer]

Anyway, what parent wouldn't want their child to avoid being dragged into fights?

I'm planning to teach my kid not to jump people for celebrating a goal. You don't like your opponent's goal celebration? Don't let him score. Too bad no one ever taught gutless coward Marchand that lesson.

 

[Steazy Doo]

Arrrgh, maybe Marchand should brush up on the code.

Article 1

The Sea Calls To Us All

Everyone is welcome on the Sea of Thieves regardless of age, gender, race, sexuality, nationality or creed.
Article 2

The Sea Unites Us as One Community

Outside the heat of battle or piracy on the high seas, all crews shall bond together as a community of like-minded souls.
Article 3

Disputes Are Settled upon the Waves

None shall quarrel or overly dissent against another crew, but let every engagement be settled by sword, pistol and good seamanship.
Article 4

All Crewmates Are Equal

Let each crewmate be respected as equal and free to follow their own bearing, speak openly and vote in affairs of the voyage.
Article 5

The Crew Bond Is Sacred

Those who betray their crew and ship through griefing or trolling shall be sent to the brig.
Article 6

Respect New Pirates and Their Voyage Ahead

May the old legends help to forge new ones: treat new pirates with respect and share your knowledge.
Article 7

Those Who Cheat Shall Be Punished

Pirates who show bad form and cheat their crew or others shall surely face bitter hardships and punishments.




Argh, that be the pirates code from sea of thieves maties. Send Marchand to the brig!

 

[hector morrison]

I would prefer to debate without needing to bring personal stuff into it. Athletes play sports to win. Rules are in place to protect players and to preserve the intended flow and spirit of the game. Neither athletes nor the rules have to do with raising the nation's children.

Anyway, what parent wouldn't want their child to avoid being dragged into fights?

Ok ,fair enough. I certainly wouldn't want to be tasked with making excuses for Marchands behavior .

 

[Cyclones Rock]

Eller should have just blasted him in the face.

 

[Fatty McLardy]

Why is anyone surprised by any of this. Call him a rat, classless, lack of integrity, w/e else you can think of. Hell, this is the same guy that was licking players last spring, I don't know how you can get more embarrassing than that.

Even with all of that, I'll take him on my team in a heartbeat, he is a big time player.

 

[Revelation]

Marchand kind of suckering eller at the end of a game because he was pissed off that Boston got their **** pushed in, was a POS move and he deserves a ton of criticism for that.

But he doesn't have to fight in this situation.

Of course not, he doesn't have to do anything. It just shows that he's afraid of fighting a real man like Eller head on and all he's good for is sucker punching and licking people.

 

[Spearmint Rhino]

I’d say I lost respect for Marchand but tough to go into the negative. Possibly the biggest coward in the history of the NHL, worse than even Claude Lemieux who at least answered the bell

 

[NDiesel]

This is my favourite thread ever. Marchand is a top player in the league, you mad? p***y wouldn't even fight Wilson. Wait isn't that the one guy who's who even dirtier?

Eller probably still seeing red from the last fight.

 

[Acallabeth]

This is my favourite thread ever. Marchand is a top player in the league, you mad?

mad at beating Boston 14 times in a row lol

 

[Striiker]

Marchand is so ugly

 

[cliffclaven]

Why does this surprise anyone? Marchand is a perfect player in the nunhl. Rat that slewfoots, Spears, elbows, and either won’t answer the bell, or jumps nonfighters. All the while being “protected” by “big bad chara” (lmao, another joke fighter). Eller should’ve dropped them and just starting wailing on his face.

 

[Hivemind]

The Capitals have defeated the Bruins in 14 straight meetings. Marchand just threw a temper tantrum about it in meeting #13 and knew his team needed every powerplay they could get in match #14. Fortunately his rat antics had the karmic result they deserved and the Capitals once again beat the Bruins. Maybe Boston can win a game against Washington sometime before 2035.

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

Edwards probably thought the same as Marchand.

Had it been reversed Edwards would go off on a tirade about how Marchand should have to fight Eller.

Guy is a f***ing joke.

 

[Silky mitts]

He’s the only guy on those best contract threads where I wish he made even less money

 

[Crazy Cizikas]

Imagine how Jack Edwards would have reacted if it were the other way around?

I haven’t seen any clips, but how did Jack Edwards react when Marchand went around lickin people?

 

[philip]

Why does this surprise anyone? Marchand is a perfect player in the nunhl. Rat that slewfoots, Spears, elbows, and either won’t answer the bell, or jumps nonfighters. All the while being “protected” by “big bad chara” (lmao, another joke fighter). Eller should’ve dropped them and just starting wailing on his face.

That's exactly it. Instead of being all honourable, give him some of his own medicine. Just jump in before he's ready and wail him

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

Marchand is smaller and a lot more talented than Eller. Why bother fighting him?

 

[Slasher45]

If Caps fans are going to insult Marchand, bringing up the GWG in the stanley cup finals is probably not your best insult seeing how Marchand is also a stanley cup champion..