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Originally Posted by Jeff Alton
BM is a great player. Glad to see him growing up and getting enough self confidence to know he is a great player and doesn't have to be a douche.
Joe, you do have a serious man crush on him, it is what it is. Is it because he plays for your favorite team or because of how he plays? Would you like him as much if he played for Pittsburgh? A Boston homer, or a fan of a great player? Be honest...
Crosby is also a great player even though you take small man shots at him. I am just glad both he and BM will represent Canada at the next world championships, be it Olympics or other tournament...
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Fair questions. I miss the "good old days" of hockey when the game was a lot tougher. I also appreciate players who play right on the edge. Terrible Ted, Gordie, McSorley, Messier, Shanahan, Patrick Roy, Hextall, Chelios, Bobby Clark, Tim Thomas... I am not a fan of Cindy Crosby (although he has grown up a bit), the Sedin sisters, divers...
Agitators have always had a special place in the game. Sean Avery was fun to watch (although a dirtbag in real life), Matt Barnaby, Billy Smith, Claude Lemieux, Bobby Hull...
So here is Marchand. An agitator AND a great player. What's not to love?
Oh and in full disclosure, I grew up in NY as a fan of the Big Bad Bruins in the 60's and 70's. Being a Bruin doesn't hurt either.
I've said it a long time ago and I'll say it again. Marchand is the guy everyone loves to hate but wishes he was on their team.
Now in the true spirit of an agitator, I'll say that you're just upset that I was "A Marchand fan before you"
