Marchand fires shots at the NHL!

During the offseason, the National Hockey League introduced a new rule concerning the faceoffs. Fans may not have heard about it, but certainly made sure they were heard last night when they disagree with it.

And they are not alone. Boston Bruins forward Brad Marchand also wanted his say in the conversation.

In the games between the Washington Capitals and New Jersey Devils, and the contest between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators on Monday night, there was huge amount of penalty they had never seen before!

Marchand went off on the new rule and was not kind about it.

#NHL Bruins F Brad Marchand absolutely went off on the new #NHL faceoff rules today. "Complete joke!" "We should just have d-men take draws"
— Jimmy Murphy (@MurphysLaw74) September 19, 2017

I asked Brad Marchand if he thought there was a lack of communication between NHL rules decision makers & players & he said "yeah"
— Jimmy Murphy (@MurphysLaw74) September 19, 2017

Brad Marchand also agreed w/me that those playing the game don't have enough input on #NHL rules changes. "Yeah, we don't. It's a joke."
— Jimmy Murphy (@MurphysLaw74) September 19, 2017

The definition of the league's handling of faceoffs, per the NHL's rule book, is as follows:

"There will be a stricter enforcement of the face-off procedure - especially with respect to the markings inside the face-off circle. Under section 76.4, the players will be instructed to set, so they will stand squarely facing their opponents' end of the rink, and clear of the ice markings (where applicable). the defensive Player will be instructed to set (skates and stick) then, the offense Player will be instructed to set (skates and stick)."

Marchand did not hold back on the issue - let's see if the NHL responds to that.