Brad Marchand

Brad Marchand on Garnet Hathaway and Tyler Bertuzzi’s trades to the Bruins: ‘All the guys I hate are now on our team’

The Washington Capitals traded Garnet Hathaway and Dmitry Orlov to Boston ahead of the trade deadline and both have fit in instantly with the Bruins. Orlov has seen an offensive explosion which earned him First Star of the Week honors and the nickname Bobby Orrlov, while Hathaway’s gritty, passionate play has matched perfectly with the Bruins’ rough-and-tumble style.

The Bruins also landed forward Tyler Bertuzzi at the deadline, getting the gritty goal-scorer from the Detroit Red Wings for a first-round pick.

Known pest, Brad Marchand, had a personal reason for liking the trades. He no longer has to play against Hathaway and Bertuzzi, two players he formerly hated.

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By Katie Adler 3 days ago

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Brad Marchand vs Steve Dangle, explained 🍿

We’re basically in the All-Star Break now, so please forgive this digression into silliness.

Last weekend, Anaheim Ducks forward Trevor Zegras got into some trouble for words he said to Arizona Coyotes defender Troy Stecher during a scrum. Then a lot happened and now — for no apparent reason — Boston Bruins forward Brad Marchand is publicly feuding with at least three members of the hockey press, including Steve Dangle.

Let’s figure this out together.

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By Peter Hassett 2 months ago

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Capitals fan takes selfie with Brad Marchand at UFC 282

The UFC held its final PPV event of 2022 and the company had some special hockey guests in attendance at T-Mobile Arena.

Several star members of the Boston Bruins, including Brad Marchand, David Pastrnak, and Patrice Bergeron, made an appearance on their off day in Vegas for the fight night headlined by Blachowicz-Ankalaev.

The Bruins were coming off a 4-3 to the Arizona Coyotes, Friday night. They play the Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday.

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By Ian Oland 3 months ago

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Brad Marchand becomes most suspended player in NHL history, has forfeited over $1.4 million in salary

Boston Bruins forward Brad Marchand was suspended six games by the NHL’s Department of Player Safety on Wednesday after his self-admitted unjustifiable behavior towards Tristan Jarry. Marchand punched the Penguins goaltender in the head and later high-sticked him in the mask (though the stick infraction was more a “boop” than a bop). The NHLPA announced on Friday it is appealing the suspension on Marchand’s behalf.

“Was it stupid? Of course, it was stupid,” Marchand said according to The Athletic’s Fluto Shinzawa. “I’m not denying that. I absolutely should not have done it. But suspension-worthy? I don’t think so.”

With his latest ban, Marchand earned a new, lowly place in NHL history. According to the Cam and Strick podcast, Marchand has earned the most individual suspensions in NHL history (8), passing Chris Pronger who had seven.

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By Ian Oland 1 year ago

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Oh, Brad Marchand is definitely getting suspended for this

Your fave Brad Marchand has done it again. Late in the Boston Bruins’ 4-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins, Boston forward Marchand punched Pittsburgh goalie Tristan Jarry in the head. Then, after a scrum, he booped Jarry’s snoot with this stick.

So, yeah, he’s definitely getting suspended.

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By Peter Hassett 1 year ago

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Bruins call Garnet Hathaway’s hit on Brad Marchand dirty. David Pastrnak: ‘He’s that kind of player.’

The Boston Bruins beat the Washington Capitals 4-3 on Thursday. But talk after the game in the Bruins locker room centered on a hit Garnet Hathaway threw on Brad Marchand that knocked the Bruins’ winger out of the game.

Hathaway took a two-minute minor for interference after decking Marchand into the boards. Marchand, who could be seen icing his shoulder/sternum area on the bench, tried to return, but after a few awkward shifts, decided he couldn’t finish the game. Marchand had only 8:54 of ice time on the evening.

The Bruins called it an upper-body injury.

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By Ian Oland 1 year ago

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Brad Marchand has thoughts about the NHL’s Olympic decision

Boston Bruins forward and pest, Brad Marchand, took to Twitter to share an opinion about the NHL’s recent decision to shutter its participation in the 2022 Winter Olympics.

Marchand, in one big run-on sentence that featured a lot of ellipses, said it’s horse dung that the NHL and NHLPA can institute a taxi squad during the regular season to keep playing NHL games, but can’t roll with call-ups and reserves while star players go to the Olympics. Marchand even volunteered to forfeit pay while away from the team.

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By Ian Oland 1 year ago

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Zdeno Chara’s so intimidating during games that former teammate David Pastrnak was too scared to talk to him

Zdeno Chara’s intensity during games is legendary. Recently, the Boston Bruins, whom Chara spent the previous 14 years with as the team’s captain, experienced that first hand.

Chara went after Brad Marchand after the pest took some liberties with Capitals players after a whistle.

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By Ian Oland 2 years ago

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Brad Marchand crosschecks player in the back of head two days after calling Tom Wilson’s hit a ‘f*cking cheapshot’

Oh, the irony. You could cut it with a knife.

Sunday, Boston Bruins forward Brad Marchand crosschecked New Jersey Devils defenseman Ty Smith in the back of the head. It was just another day at the office for Marchand who is one of the biggest pests in the National Hockey League. But tonight’s play felt especially grating considering an interview he gave two days ago.

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By Ian Oland 2 years ago

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