Brad Marchand responds to head coach Jim Montgomery after viral physical altercation
Bruins Captain Marchand Talks About Incident with Coach Montgomery
During Saturday night's game between the Boston Bruins and the Utah Hockey Club, there was a brief altercation between Boston Bruins' captain Brad Marchand and head coach Jim Montgomery.
The incident caught attention, but both Marchand and Montgomery have since downplayed the situation and have even pointed fingers at the media for blowing it out of proportion.
Montgomery spoke to the media on Thursday, saying that there was no need for a talk after the altercation.
He praised Marchand for being a pro and a great player, mentioning that they are both emotional people/players, and things like this happen in the heat of the moment.
Marchand also gave his thoughts after the morning skate.
Brad Marchand appreciated his head coach Jim Montgomery's approach, saying it's important to be held accountable for mistakes on the ice, fans and many can definitely echo this as Marchand is the teams captain.
The captain made it clear that the incident was no big deal, and he values direct feedback from his coach.
It is obvious that both Brad Marchand and head coach Jim Montgomery are on the same page, showing their strong relationship despite the occasional intense moment during games.
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OCTOBRE 24 | 72 ANSWERS Brad Marchand responds to head coach Jim Montgomery after viral physical altercation Do you think Brad Marchand is a classy player for these comments on his head coach? | ||
| Yes | 28 | 38.9 % |
| No | 44 | 61.1 % |
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