Atlantic Final: (2) Boston Bruins vs (WC) Columbus Blue Jackets

[4T2]

Hehe. Easy there Als. Say what you like about Kadri but he is hardly as bad as Marchand. Marchand is a habitual line crosser and in my opinion he is the dirtiest player currently playing in the league.

Kadri has had 5 suspensions for targeting the head as well. Marchand has had 6 suspensions I believe. He's definitely a candidate for dirtiest player in the NHL, but I wouldn't put Kadri all the far behind him. Marchand just has a worse reputation due to his ability to get under the other team's (and their fans') skin. Between his chirps and antics like the licking, he definitely rubs a lot more folks the wrong way.

[lucafen4]

One could argue Marchand is the dirtier player of the two.

and still argue based on a comparison of suspensions Kadri is the more malicious of the two

[PenguinHunter]

One could argue Marchand is the dirtier player of the two.

and still argue based on a comparison of suspensions Kadri is the more malicious of the two

Great point. Along with the argument, you could argue that Marchand is doing it under his own control and knows what he is doing... whereas Kadri lets the emotions get to him and does it out of anger. The two playoff suspension both were reactionary.

[ericdaoust]

Leaf fans: Marchand is worse than Kadri
Bruins fans: Kadri is worse than Marchand

What a concept!

[lucafen4]

Leaf fans: Marchand is worse than Kadri
Bruins fans: Kadri is worse than Marchand

What a concept!

This Leafs fan: They're both shitheads

[4T2]

One could argue Marchand is the dirtier player of the two.

and still argue based on a comparison of suspensions Kadri is the more malicious of the two

Good way of putting it

Leaf fans: Marchand is worse than Kadri
Bruins fans: Kadri is worse than Marchand

What a concept!

I don’t think I or any other Bruin fan has claimed that Kadri is worse than Marchand. In fact I believe my exact words were “not that far behind”. lucafen said it best in that they are both shitheads

[Wonko]

Agreed both Marchand and Kadri are shit heads and they both have gone way over the line repeatedly. In my opinion what makes Marchand worse is he commits most of his acts of malice and indecency with forethought while Kadri seems to do so in the heat of the moment.

[DusterDave]

Not sure why Kadri was dragged into this to begin with? This is a thread regarding the CBJ-BOS series, not who is worse between Marachard and Kadri. I brought up Marchand being a piece of garbage because a) he is - and b) his cheap shot was in last night’s game vs. CBJ.

Kadri has nothing to do with this series. And before I get jumped on for being a Leafs homer, I’m not defending Kadri by any means. Just trying to get this thread back on track.

[4T2]

Wowza, just found this post on reddit...

Despite having a relatively clean season for once, don't forget his extensive rap sheet.

Suspensions and Fines

Umberger - Elbow to Head, 2 Games

Niskanen - Slew-foot, $2500 Fine

Salo - Clipping, gave Salo a concussion, 5 games

Brassard - Slew-foot, 2 Games

Borowiecki - Clipping, 3 Games

Kulikov - Boarding, broken nose, Game Misconduct

Kronwall - Slew-foot, $10 000

Dotchin - Spearing, 2 Games

Johansson - Elbowing, gave him a concussion, and missed 37 games (Jan 23/18 - Apr 16/18), 5 Games

MacDonald crosscheck, $5000 Fine

Diving - $2000 Fine

Questionable Actions

Marchand grabbing Frolik's face shield, which was there to protect his broken jaw.

Marchand slashing attempt on JVR

Marchand knee on knee with Komarov

Marchand punches Plekanec before the play

Marchand boards James Neal

Marchand knee on knee with Kunitz

Marchand sweeps the legs of Alexei Emelin

Marchand punching Daniel Sedin repeatedly

Marchand punches Landeskog after shoulder check

Marchand clips Daniel Sedin

Marchand tripping Stralman

Marchand hits Tavares

Marchand collides with Duclair, lower body injury, out for that season

Marchand licks Callahan and Komarov and gets a scolding

Marchand instigates a fight with Lars Eller for "taunting"

Marchand hits the head of Harrington from behind

6 Suspensions, 5 fines, $877,522.61 in forfeited salary, and only 19 games lost. He was given supplementary discipline 3 times in the 2017-2018 season. Do keep in mind Johansson missed 37 as a result of Marchand's actions.

If you click on the link to the reddit thread, there are links to every incident in the post.

Phew... what a list. Sometimes I catch myself thinking "at least he's not in Matt Cooke territory" or "Tom Wilson is just as bad" but damn Marchand has gotten away with a lot of borderline stuff.

[Eskimo Brother]

Wowza, just found this post on reddit...



If you click on the link to the reddit thread, there are links to every incident in the post.

Phew... what a list. Sometimes I catch myself thinking "at least he's not in Matt Cooke territory" or "Tom Wilson is just as bad" but damn Marchand has gotten away with a lot of borderline stuff.

If he wasn't as skilled as he is I think a lot of people would say he is basically in Matt Cooke territory.

[2014olympicgold]

No suspension coming

[Axeman33]

No suspension coming

Or fine.

Such a d-bag.

[ShawneePanthers]

He is a nonfactor in this series. CBJ will wipe the floor with the Bruins regardless of his presence.

[Bobby4Ever]

He is a nonfactor in this series. CBJ will wipe the floor with the Bruins regardless of his presence.

you said more or less the same thing in the Bruins/Leafs thread , how did that go? oh yeah the Leafs are done and Bruins advanced.

[Bobby4Ever]

I feel like there is a good opportunity here for a shepherd!