Brad Marchand shares with Paul Bissonnette who he believes the leagues new most hated player is
During his playing days, former NHLer Paul Bissonnette and Brad Marchand of the Boston Bruins had a lot in common. Bissonnette lacked the offensive skill that Marchand possesses, but both are and were experts at being annoying and getting into the heads of opposing players. They also share the same opinion about Jordan Binnington of the St. Louis Blues - they both consider him to be a bit unhinged.
During the lead-up to Sunday's game between the Blues and Bruins, Bissonnette interviewed Marchand and asked how he prepares for facing a goaltender like Binnington, who is well-known for his tendency to push the boundaries (and potentially cross them, depending on who you ask) on a nightly basis.
"He's a bit of a loose cannon like you," said Bissonnette to Marchand. "Does it make you hesitant to go to the crease area when a goalie like that, who's fit for a straight-jacket, is playing?"
Marchand laughed at the question and said it's always fun and amusing to go up against a player who shares his tendencies. He added he enjoys waking up in the morning and turning on the TV to see what Binnington's been up to lately.
"He makes me look like a good guy, though," said Marchand.
"I used to be the most hated, but I think he's kind of taken that over now."
While it won't happen this season, another Stanley Cup Final between the St. Louis Blues and Boston Bruins in the future could be very entertaining.
| POLL | ||
AVRIL 3 | 600 ANSWERS Brad Marchand shares with Paul Bissonnette who he believes the leagues new most hated player is Who would you rather have on your team? | ||
| Jordan Binnington | 54 | 9 % |
| Brad Marchand | 352 | 58.7 % |
| I'll take them both | 77 | 12.8 % |
| I don't want either guy | 117 | 19.5 % |
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