>I think their reputation as a team is different than when you actually play against them. They are in your face. They play fast. They are not overly physical and they are not going to run you out of the building, but they do gap up well. They limit time and space with their speed. They make the game hard.
>I think we are going to have to be ready for that. It is a similar game that Seattle played last game. Seattle was in our face all the time. They forced us to make mistakes. They clogged up the middle, which I am sure Toronto is going to do. We have our hands full.
Longjumping-Cable963
Didn’t expect “Brad Marchand comments on the Leafs” and respectfully nod my head at his comments to be on today’s agenda but here we are.
danglez69
Ngl as a guy form the maritimes I’ve always liked him. He sucks to play against and you hate him. But hard not to admit he is great and he wouldn’t benefit any team. He’s like a souped up Kadri
CTHT07
>”They brought some D in that are much more defensively responsible, harder to play against, a little more physical, and a little bigger.”
I know who he isn’t describing.
InsertSomethinWitty
Marchand off the ice is a solid dude. Met him at Eaton Centre once, very nice guy, talked for a bit and went our own way.
griftarch
The Leafs-Bruins mutual respect & admiration timeline was unexpected, but quite nice
Harrisons_PC
he gets a pass… for now.
Szwedo
He usually has good things to say about us, this is no surprise
Gruz420
I respectfully hate this man.
NerDad80
I feel like most, if not all, the haters of Marchand here would love to have him on our team
He clearly plays an agitator role and does it exceptionally well, and he’s also an incredible player.
Stevet159
I feel like this is 3D chess and he knows they leafs players will go soft on thr bruins.
d-rock92
Ugh I’m so conflicted
UPSET_GEORGE
im not buying it brad
7eafs7an
…and then he goes and says something like this. I have a love hate relationship with Brad.
DrittzDoUrden
I hate him a little less now
Jake_Thador
All you stupid fucks that had to hear this from Marchand of all people when fans like myself have been saying it for years can go suck an egg
Bobbyoot47
I found it pretty easy to cheer for the guy when he was wearing the Team Canada sweater and if I recall correctly playing along side of Sid Crosby. He’s an awesome hockey player who has nothing to prove to anybody. But like a good opponent he can piss you off in a matter of seconds. I think that’s what makes him so good. He brings out the passion in all of us.
jdyake
Don’t start
KJMoons
Imagine having a guy who scores 30 goals and 80 pts for a hair over 6 million? That’s a team player right there.
Infamous_Bus1578
This is why it’s best to stay the course, even if we don’t make it past round 1 this year. I really can’t fault Dubas for much, he’s improved this team every year. Would be a shame to fire him.
Captain_Self_Promotr
I’m glad Tavares is having a monster year this year. The room listens to whomever produces. Not sure if Matthews is that guy to take them to the promised land – does he want the Cup that badly or just be first row at fashion week. Similar to Kessel, great complimentary piece. With Tavares leading this team they can win it, Marner too.
Nameless908
Goddamnit I love this guy.
howsshegoin
absolutely no one cares what the rat has to say. a player like him has no place in this game and I wish one of our stars would clap back at him.
TurdFerguson06
As much hate as he gets, if he was a Leaf his whole career, he would be the most popular player of all time here.
iDownvoteToxicLeague
>Ffffffriicckin Brad….
Eentay
I see the word ‘hate’ and ‘respect’ both a lot in the thread. Do you *really* still hate him? *Really?*
AustichMavarlander
I hate when they do this, when the media goes on fishing expeditions to get players to say somethin nice about team or city. Honestly who gives a shit what this dirty scumbag has to say. You gonna give a shit after all the digs at murray tonight, the pussy stick work after whistle & only starting shit when refs are around?. All while the refs call nothing on him because the NHL is a joke & if youre buddies with refs u can get away with anything. Fuck Brad Marchand & what he thinks.
ApprehensiveTune3655
I feel weird, I’m…like…learning to respect him? What’s this feeling?
Potato4
OMG Brad. Marchand. My most hated player. Now he goes ahead and says something so respectful and true like that. Holy character development.
Cold-Couple8387
I hated Marchand up until that moment at the allstar game talking to the ref “I bet the whole place would go nuts if you gave me a penalty”. I’ve respected his persona and skills since
eagleboy444
Wow, Brad Fucking Marchand is more rational than 90% of our fanbase.
rudown2brown
Come join us marshy
PastPerfekt
He knows exactly what he’s doing when he says this
djac13
Love that guy. Hate to play against him.
In_View
Brad really trying to become a leaf when this contracts up huh? 🧐
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Hall on the challenge the Leafs present:
>I think their reputation as a team is different than when you actually play against them. They are in your face. They play fast. They are not overly physical and they are not going to run you out of the building, but they do gap up well. They limit time and space with their speed. They make the game hard.
>I think we are going to have to be ready for that. It is a similar game that Seattle played last game. Seattle was in our face all the time. They forced us to make mistakes. They clogged up the middle, which I am sure Toronto is going to do. We have our hands full.
Didn’t expect “Brad Marchand comments on the Leafs” and respectfully nod my head at his comments to be on today’s agenda but here we are.
Ngl as a guy form the maritimes I’ve always liked him. He sucks to play against and you hate him. But hard not to admit he is great and he wouldn’t benefit any team. He’s like a souped up Kadri
>”They brought some D in that are much more defensively responsible, harder to play against, a little more physical, and a little bigger.”
I know who he isn’t describing.
Marchand off the ice is a solid dude. Met him at Eaton Centre once, very nice guy, talked for a bit and went our own way.
The Leafs-Bruins mutual respect & admiration timeline was unexpected, but quite nice
he gets a pass… for now.
He usually has good things to say about us, this is no surprise
I respectfully hate this man.
I feel like most, if not all, the haters of Marchand here would love to have him on our team
He clearly plays an agitator role and does it exceptionally well, and he’s also an incredible player.
I feel like this is 3D chess and he knows they leafs players will go soft on thr bruins.
Ugh I’m so conflicted
im not buying it brad
…and then he goes and says something like this. I have a love hate relationship with Brad.
I hate him a little less now
All you stupid fucks that had to hear this from Marchand of all people when fans like myself have been saying it for years can go suck an egg
I found it pretty easy to cheer for the guy when he was wearing the Team Canada sweater and if I recall correctly playing along side of Sid Crosby. He’s an awesome hockey player who has nothing to prove to anybody. But like a good opponent he can piss you off in a matter of seconds. I think that’s what makes him so good. He brings out the passion in all of us.
Don’t start
Imagine having a guy who scores 30 goals and 80 pts for a hair over 6 million? That’s a team player right there.
This is why it’s best to stay the course, even if we don’t make it past round 1 this year. I really can’t fault Dubas for much, he’s improved this team every year. Would be a shame to fire him.
I’m glad Tavares is having a monster year this year. The room listens to whomever produces. Not sure if Matthews is that guy to take them to the promised land – does he want the Cup that badly or just be first row at fashion week. Similar to Kessel, great complimentary piece. With Tavares leading this team they can win it, Marner too.
Goddamnit I love this guy.
absolutely no one cares what the rat has to say. a player like him has no place in this game and I wish one of our stars would clap back at him.
As much hate as he gets, if he was a Leaf his whole career, he would be the most popular player of all time here.
>Ffffffriicckin Brad….
I see the word ‘hate’ and ‘respect’ both a lot in the thread. Do you *really* still hate him? *Really?*
I hate when they do this, when the media goes on fishing expeditions to get players to say somethin nice about team or city. Honestly who gives a shit what this dirty scumbag has to say. You gonna give a shit after all the digs at murray tonight, the pussy stick work after whistle & only starting shit when refs are around?. All while the refs call nothing on him because the NHL is a joke & if youre buddies with refs u can get away with anything. Fuck Brad Marchand & what he thinks.
I feel weird, I’m…like…learning to respect him? What’s this feeling?
OMG Brad. Marchand. My most hated player. Now he goes ahead and says something so respectful and true like that. Holy character development.
I hated Marchand up until that moment at the allstar game talking to the ref “I bet the whole place would go nuts if you gave me a penalty”. I’ve respected his persona and skills since
Wow, Brad Fucking Marchand is more rational than 90% of our fanbase.
Come join us marshy
He knows exactly what he’s doing when he says this
Love that guy. Hate to play against him.
Brad really trying to become a leaf when this contracts up huh? 🧐