For sure. I've gone from being one of those hockey fans who just hated him, to respecting him as one of those players — you find them in every sport — whom you hate only if he's on the other team. If he's playing for your team, you love him.
This will turn out to be a classic 'trade that benefits both teams.' No matter whether FLA wins the next game or loses the next two, there's no question that Marchand has done exactly what FLA wanted from him — veteran leadership, showing the way in the big games and playing a key role in the Panthers going deep in the playoffs. And BOS gets a better draft pick because of it.
Man on a mission, absolutely. Love him or hate him, give him his due.
Yep, that third line is performing like a top line at the moment. Amazing depth.
For sure. I've gone from being one of those hockey fans who just hated him, to respecting him as one of those players — you find them in every sport — whom you hate only if he's on the other team. If he's playing for your team, you love him.
After the first 10 picks of the draft, this is the type they all look for.
This will turn out to be a classic 'trade that benefits both teams.' No matter whether FLA wins the next game or loses the next two, there's no question that Marchand has done exactly what FLA wanted from him — veteran leadership, showing the way in the big games and playing a key role in the Panthers going deep in the playoffs. And BOS gets a better draft pick because of it.
Basically the ideal outcome for a rental (assuming he doesn't re-sign).