Brad Marchand - New Captain of the Bruins

[Chairman Maouth]

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I hadn't heard that story and that's unusual, because it sounds like a good one. And okay sure, but how many players did he lick?

I don't know if you missed it or not, but I already brought up Bobby Clarke myself. I've already admitted there have been captains that push the limits. However none of them have gone by the name f Marchand. You're trying to beat me up over something I myself brought to the forefront.

Do I think Marchand will make a particularly good captain? No, I do nt. Do I think having Marchand as captain will benefit or hinder the Bruins' ability to win games? No, I do not. Neither.

 

[Sheppy]

Hey guys, has Brad Marchand licked a player before?

 

[Wierzbowski426]

Was forgivable by Johansson.

See if he says the same when he cant remember his name or what he ate for breakfast. What a stupid post.

Im laughing my ass off at some of the stuff in here. The angst.

Then again, I still hate Kate Smith.

Good for you?

 

[Chairman Maouth]

Boy, this thread is getting lighter by the minute.

 

[jgatie]

I hadn't heard that story and that's unusual, because it sounds like a good one. And okay sure, but how many players did he lick?

I don't know if you missed it or not, but I already brought up Bobby Clarke myself. I've already admitted there have been captains that push the limits. However none of them have gone by the name f Marchand. You're trying to beat me up over something I myself brought to the forefront.

Do I think Marchand will make a particularly good captain? No, I do nt. Do I think having Marchand as captain will benefit or hinder the Bruins' ability to win games? No, I do not. Neither.

Well then it's a good thing he's going to be the Bruins captain and not the Canucks. Though he doesn't need your approval to be either.

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

We certainly do know Marchand likely keeps a record of the number of entire fanbases he has successfully agitated throughout his career, with pride.

If any of those fans interacted with Marchand or chose to read into any actual examples of his leadership and community involvement they would certainly understand the selection. If Marchand was scum as those believe, Bergeron and Chara would have forced his trade.

 

[Sheppy]

I agree. It's a very good thing he's not going to be the captain of the Canucks.

I tell you, the Canucks live rent-free in Bruins fan's heads. You keep bashing me with 2011 and the Canucks. I have not mentioned either until you guys brought it up.

Stay on topic please. You can find it at the top of page one.

 

[Chairman Maouth]

We certainly do know Marchand likely keeps a record of the number of entire fanbases he has successfully agitated throughout his career, with pride.

If any of those fans interacted with Marchand or chose to read into any actual examples of his leadership and community involvement they would certainly understand the selection. If Marchand was scum as those believe, Bergeron and Chara would have forced his trade.

Not a hard thing if he knows how to subtract 1 from 32.

 

[Sheppy]

I don't know if I've ever seen a heel as good as Brad Marchand. Here I thought the Iron Sheik was the ultimate heel.

 

[Ladyfan]

I love Brad. I never liked when he licked someone but that was years ago. He has grown up and learned leadership from Chara and Bergy. The Bruins are lucky to have him. He is great with kids and does a lot for the city of Boston.

I hope he plays for a few more years. I often can hear him because of where my ST seats are and he is a funny man. Even the guys in stripes crack up.

 

[Lshap]

When Jacob Trouba was named captain of the Rangers there was a similar reaction from fans of other teams. Both players have shitty reputations; giving them the "C" looks strange from the outside. The difference is Trouba was in his POS prime when he became captain, while the 35-year old Marchand is now only eligible for the POS Lifetime Achievement Award. Marchand will never be anywhere close to Bergeron, but he's matured from his 20s and – I hate to say it – has grown into the "C".

 

[Chairman Maouth]

When Jacob Trouba was named captain of the Rangers there was a similar reaction from fans of other teams. Both players have shitty reputations; giving them the "C" looks strange from the outside. The difference is Trouba was in his POS prime when he became captain, while the 35-year old Marchand is now only eligible for the POS Lifetime Achievement Award. Marchand will never be anywhere close to Bergeron, but he's matured from his 20s and – I hate to say it – has grown into the "C".

Liked your post not necessarily because I agree with all of it, but because I appreciate reasoned arguments, even when they run counter to mine.

edit: Oh hey. I didn't realize who you were. Been awhile. Hope you're well.

 

[Ladyfan]

 

[Lshap]

Liked your post not necessarily because I agree with all of it, but because I appreciate reasoned arguments, even when they run counter to mine.

Thanks! Being even-handed about Brad Marchand takes a lot of energy. I need a nap...

 

[MetalheadPenguinsFan]

How soon before the 8-spoked B wheel logo becomes an 8-slice wheel of cheddar??

 

[Ladyfan]

Thanks! Being even-handed about Brad Marchand takes a lot of energy. I need a nap...

If I recall, you are pretty even-handed (for a Hab's fan).

 

[powerbomb]

The most decorated heel of a clown shoe the NHL ever saw, Captain Brad Marchand!

 

[Ladyfan]

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

Gross.

 

[Lshap]

If I recall, you are pretty even-handed (for a Hab's fan).

Thanks; I can say the same about you! In my case I'm just getting old – I've noticed classic rivalries are making me more sentimental than angry.

 

[Xirik]

How can you captain when you are int he penalty box all the time?

 

[YippieKaey]

My question would be, given the integral part the pestiness plays with Marchand, will having leadership responsibilities that cone with wearing the C impair his overall impact on games?

Overall, as a non Bruins fan im excited that a pest gets the C. Love those types of players.

 

[ACLEVERNAME]

This just cements Ottawa's playoff birth. The Eastern Division is in a full cataclysm - will be a very different league by 2025

 

[Ned Bouhalassa]

If only Brad was as respectful of others on ice as, say, Gordie Howe or The Rocket.

 

[Ladyfan]

Thanks; I can say the same about you! In my case I'm just getting old – I've noticed classic rivalries are making me more sentimental than angry.

I am 70 so I can relate!