Brad Marchand doesn't change character for anyone. Even when he changes sports.
Conor Ryan of the Boston Sports Journal posted a video Monday of the Boston Bruins winger and several of his teammates trading hockey sticks for two basketballs and a hoop to play a friendly game of "knockout."
That's Marchand third in line, just ahead of defenseman Torey Krug:
Marchand misses his shot (that form...sheesh), as does Krug. Marchand then becomes *that* knockout player, whacking Krug's ball out of the picture before calmly making his layup.
Is Marchand breaking any rules here? Depends on how much of a knockout purist you are. But he's certainly pushing the envelope, which is certainly in character for one of the NHL's biggest instigators.
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As long as Krug doesn't mind, the Bruins should let Marchand do whatever he wants before games; the veteran winger leads Boston with seven points (four goals, three assists) through five games.
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