The announcement showed that Marchand is the player that NHL players would most like to have on their team rather than play against. Marchand is known for his social media presence, often engaging in arguments with fans or trolling people. Fans noticed this result and were surprised, given Marchand's polarizing reputation.
Marchand's talent on the ice is undeniable, and his skills are valued by many of his fellow players. However, his behavior has often been criticized, and his controversial reputation precedes him. Nonetheless, it appears that his fellow players appreciate what he brings to the game and would rather have him on their side than play against him.
Just weeks ago Marchand took to twitter to disclose his unhappiness with the All-Star game possibly landing in Edmonton, as well as trashing the Oilers organization. 'You wonder why nobody wants to play there (Edmonton'. 'That's why nobody will take less to sign there', said Marchand. Have a look at his other comments towards the Oilers and other fan bases as well:
Now it appears Marchand is done with arguing with Oilers fans, and he has deleted his twitter:
Source: HockeyPatrol.com
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MARS 22 | 722 ANSWERS Brad Marchand Shocks Fans After Trashing The Oilers on Twitter Are you a fan of Brad Marchand? | ||
Yes | 241 | 33.4 % |
Double yes | 75 | 10.4 % |
No way | 406 | 56.2 % |
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