The NHL hands down a clear demotion to Brad Marchand
In Montreal and across the NHL, we love to hate Brad Marchand. The Bruins' pesky winger is certainly an unpleasant opponent, but everyone would want him on their team.
Indeed, the Bruins' captain, despite being disliked, possesses incredible talent and is a remarkable hockey player. Moreover, his feisty demeanor is rather enjoyable when he's on your side.
Long perceived as the most hated player in the NHL, the annual survey by The Athletic proves that it's no longer the case, and he's not the king in the category of the player "you'd most like to punch in the face."
Now, former Canadien Nick Cousins tops the list, with twice as many votes as Marchand. Out of 147 votes, Cousins was selected in 28.57% of cases.
Here is the ranking:
Nick Cousins (28.57%)
Brad Marchand (14.97%)
Matthew Tkachuk (7.48%)
Michael Bunting (4.08%)
Conor Garland (4.08%)
Cousins has been involved in numerous questionable incidents over the past two seasons, making him very detestable in the eyes of players. Kevin Bieksa summarized it well.
Source: Bruins Insider
POLL |
Would you take Brad Marchand on your team? |
Yes | 866 | 59.1 % |
No | 600 | 40.9 % |
List of polls |
|
10 hours ago | By Greg Wilson The Montreal Canadiens organization makes changes to the goalkeepers: Primeau in danger? |
|
11 hours ago | By Greg Wilson No more crutches for Patrik Laine |
|
12 hours ago | By Greg Wilson Elliotte Friedman confirms three NHL waiver announcements: Matthew Highmore is available for the Habs |
|
14 hours ago | By Greg Wilson Joshua Roy's absence from an event: his agent reacts |
|
16 hours ago | By Greg Wilson Marc-André Fleury makes everyone laugh again with his McLovin costume |
|
19 hours ago | By Greg Wilson Regrettable gesture and concern for Joshua Roy |
|
20 hours ago | By Greg Wilson Rumor: Maude from the reality TV show Occupation Double is reportedly dating an NHL player |
|
21 hours ago | By Greg Wilson Kent Hughes will visit Ivan Demidov in Russia to see him in action |