Chirping in hockey doesn’t really grab the spotlight like a big hit or a serious war of words that evolves into a brawl. Remember Tom Wilson vs. Josh Anderson in Round 1 of this year’s playoffs? So it’s no wonder Paul Maurice thinks the less talked-about facet of hockey games has lost its charm. “Chirping? It’s almost completely disappeared… They’re not as funny as they
used to be,” Maurice said about the current and upcoming generation of players in April. Well then, it’s a good thing his team has Brad Marchand.
Marchand came in at the tail end of the regular season, after seeing 16 seasons with the Bruins. Yet, he fit the Panthers’ style like a glove. The 36-year-old is what you would call properly old school, and so is his chirping. Don’t take my word for it. Maurice said it himself. “It’s nice having Brad back. Marchand in our group, cause he’s funny,” said the coach. So it’s safe to say Maurice likes the NHL veteran getting under the opponent’s skin. But what about the players?
When asked about Brad Marchand’s chirping effect on opponents and maybe even his teammates, Anton Lundell had a glowing review. “It’s never a boring moment around Brad,” the Panthers star said. What adds to this excitement is the sheer range of former Bruins’ chirping skills. “He’s one of those guys; it’s always fun to be around him, and you never know what he’s gonna say next,” the Panthers center told the media.
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