Marchand takes to social media to pump up Mitch Marner’s tires once again.
Looks like Mitchy’s got a new number one fan!
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Last week Boston Bruins forward Brad Marchand, who plays the villain or troll role perhaps better than anyone else in the NHL, gave out a rare compliment to an opposing player. Seemingly out of nowhere Marchand tweeted his appreciation for Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner.
In what Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas called a “master troll job”, Marchand tweeted out, in reference to Marner’s upcoming contract negotiations:
I cant wait to see this kids new deal... 12m AAV?? It better be
Check it out:
Earlier today Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper echoed Marchand’s appreciation for Marner calling him, “as smart a player as this league has not only seen this year, but has ever seen.”
Fair to say that Marchy concurs. Check it out: