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Brad Marchand steals and destroys opponent's helmet, again showing why he's NHL's most agitating player
Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand is the NHL's biggest love-hate player. If he is your teammate or plays on the team you cheer for, you probably love him. If he does not, there is probably not a player in the NHL who is easier to hate. He showed why yet again on Saturday in the Panthers' 3-0 loss to the Buffalo Sabres.
Marchand's post-fight helmet-ripping tantrum sparks outrage, costing him a hefty fine and highlighting unsportsmanlike conduct's stain on the game.
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Analyst: Brad Marchand deserves tougher penalty for Dahlin incident
However, analyst Adam Proteau believes that punishment was insufficient. Writing for The Hockey News, Proteau argues that Marchand should have received an additional penalty for delay of game, as it took five minutes to find Dahlin a replacement helmet and resume play.