Over the weekend, I had the bright idea of making a wager with our friends at Stanley Cup of Chowder. If the Lightning won, they would have to write an article praising Cedric Paquette, one of the Lightning’s most hated players. If the Bruins won, I would have to write an article praising Brad Marchand. I’m not one to weasel out of my debts, so here it is.
Better known as Rat Face, and more recently as “Hart Trophy Candidate” Rat Face, Marchand has finally shown that he’s more than just a pest and a dirty player. Now he’s a dirty player that can also provide offense.