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The Most Hated Man in Hockey…Returns

ESPN Daily

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4.63.9K Ratings

🗓️ 24 February 2022

⏱️ 37 minutes

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Summary

Brad Marchand contains multitudes. Sure, the Boston Bruins winger could be called the most hated man in hockey, back on the ice tonight after serving his latest suspension - his second of the season. But Marchand is also one of the top scorers in the NHL, integral to the Bruins’ offense. He’s known for cheap shots, punching opposing players, licking faces, and was once given the nickname “Little Ball of Hate” from former President Barack Obama. Greg Wyshynski joins us to discuss Marchand’s reputation, his impact on the Bruins, and how we’ll look back on his legacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0

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0:07.0

Greg Wichensky, every villain needs a good origin story. So where are you starting your movie about Boston Bruins' winger Brad Marchand?

0:20.0

Well, it's difficult when you have someone like Brad Marchand, because there are so many moments in his career from which you can choose.

0:27.7

Greg Wysinski has been covering hockey for the better part of two decades.

0:32.5

But if you had to pick that moment when he fell into the vat of chemicals, if you will, like the Joker.

0:38.3

It was definitely in 2011, his official rookie season, when the Bruins made the Stanley Cup final against the Vancouver Canucks.

0:47.8

And it was in that series that Marchand became not only a notable pest.

0:54.1

Well, Marsan, Val is going to come after him and fight it.

1:00.2

And Keith Ballard wrestling with Brad Marchand, who was getting the initial penalty, I believe.

1:04.5

Well, Marshawn with a little clothesline.

1:07.0

But also a notable player in a clutch kind of way.

1:11.7

Most famous was game six of the Stanley Cup final,

1:14.2

where Marchand grabbed the collar of the Canucks Daniel Sedin's jersey

1:19.1

and delivered a series of punches to the Swedes face with no retaliation.

1:26.0

Marshan better be careful because he's hitting Daniel Sedin with left hands in a face.

1:31.3

Kelly Sutherland giving him the warning there.

1:35.3

That's just, you understand what he's doing, but for a guy that's got a reputation, Brad Farshang, that's not wise.

1:47.9

Just think of this guy with his head turned.

1:52.6

And this little 5'9 guy is rabbit-punching this dude in the face.

1:55.6

When you say a series of punches, Greg, just for the record here,

1:57.0

how many punches are we talking about?

2:00.9

We're talking a good number of them.

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