"Marchand, known for being a pest, face-licker and instigator, has managed to both compliment and offend the Toronto Maple Leafs and their fans before their matchup tonight. Shockingly, the pesky centerman revealed that he had heavily considered joining the blue and white in free agency last summer after winning the Stanley Cup with Florida, saying, "it was between Florida and Toronto where I was going to go", and that he didn't think it would be possible to resign in Florida."
"He then went on to sign a six-year, $31.5 million deal with the Panthers in free agency over the summer, after, as we now know, debating settling in Toronto. Not only did he confirm what fans have been speculating, but he also went on to compliment Toronto's play, saying, "As a group, the way that they're competing now, they compete the right way, which is what they kind of had to get over that hurdle"."
Brad Marchand is a polarizing NHL forward known for pest-like behavior and instigating opponents. He considered signing with the Toronto Maple Leafs in free agency after winning the Stanley Cup with Florida, saying the choice was between Florida and Toronto and that he did not expect to be able to re-sign in Florida. After being traded from Boston and winning a Cup, he signed a six-year, $31.5 million contract with the Florida Panthers. He praised Toronto’s current competitiveness, blamed fans for Mitch Marner’s departure, and suggested Auston Matthews might not remain long with the team.
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