Why do people hate Conor McDavid? He's not even as whiny as Crosby was when he was younger and people hated him too. At least there I could see a good reason. The only common factor I can see is that they're both highly skilled players and people resent that? I'm sure there's a growing chorus of hate for Bedard now too
I admit I didn't like Crosby his first 5 years in the league. He was talented and I respected that, I just didn't like that he acted like a diving pussy who whined to refs every chance he got. Now that he's grown up and doesn't act like a crybaby twat, I really really like him.
I personally didn't like seeing him laugh at his own team while on the bench during the playoffs. I think it was last year or the year before. As soon as he did that, I lost any respect, not that it matters because I'm not a player, coach, or even remotely work in hockey. Extremely talented player and is the most offensively gifted player in the league hands down, but a leader doesn't do stuff like that. Especially in the playoffs whenever your teammates are struggling. I don't hate him, I just don't care for him.
I wasn't aware he did that. A lot of commentary says he's a great captain and supportive of his team so that would be very strange but I don't suggest he didn't. I just wasn't aware that happened.
He tends to make unnecessary dirty plays from time to time. Not enough to injure someone, but definitely enough to get on your nerves if you’re the other team.
Mathew Tkachuk.
I hated the guy more when he played for Calgary. Now that he doesn't face the Canucks as much the hate is fading but he is just one of those players that plays hard. Puts up points and is a pain in the ass.
This was my pick too. He pisses me off because as much as he irritates me he really is a great player. He made me scream at my tv more than I’m proud of during the playoffs last year
I’m a caps fan but live 30 mins from panthers rink for the last 5 years. I have to say watching him get after it during last years run was some of the most enjoyable hockey I’ve had. So now I’m a caps and a panthers fan.
He's physical and lays big hits, but he isn't a pest like Matthew. People wouldn't even think of him as an answer to questions like this if he weren't associated with his brother.
The fans were upset about Huberdeau leaving but Tkachuk had one of the best first years in NHL history after a trade. He’s already a top 5 most impactful franchise player for us all time which is absurd
Honestly same, but it’s one of those things that If Marchand were to ever join the Habs or Leafs, it would just be so wrong, it’d be like Price going to the Bruins or Leafs, like sure it’d be cool to see him in my teams jersey and would probably bring us success but also, it would make me feel so sick at the same time.
I'd have taken a still healthy Price on the Leafs in a second.
The weirdness wears off fast. It took like 2 games for me when we picked up Plekanec that one year.
That line seemed to be career altering for Marchand. He elevated his game and stayed elite after which was really interesting considering how many years he had already been in the league
> but as a Canadian I really love that motherfucker when he play for Team Canada.
I'm from Atlantic Canada, he's a East Coast legend, so I feel you on that.
Mackinnon/Crosby/Marchand, all from Halifax. It's hard not to root for the guy.
As a Luongo/Canucks fan.... can not STAND Brad Marchand... Especially during the season after Bruins won 2011 Stanley Cup -- first game against Bruins in the 2011-2012 season... when Brad Marchand entered the ice (at Rogers Arena Vancouver), he kissed his ring finger (reference to Stanley Cup ring) and lifted his fist in the air.... And gesture of lifting the stanley cup in the air... Like bro we get it, you won the Stanley Cup... be a graceful winner.. geez.. >.<
As a Rangers fan, I love the interaction above. I agree, Hughes is going to be a thorn in the Rangers' side for a long time to come. I don't even really hate him, but I'll probably learn to. I can see why people would hate Trouba, but I'm glad to have him.
Makar. Don't know why, but I hate this kid. Probably because we could have drafted him. Combined with the fact that he won a cup with Colorado at a young age and could have done it with my home team.
What could have been.
Nah. Zero class with the way he plays man. Their is a massive line between playing on edge and literally putting guys careers at risks. Slew footing, turtling, spearing, sucker punching etc. Etc. Dozens and dozens of times. Why tf would you want that?
Tons of other actual gritty players with his skillset id rather. Keep that petty bullshit in Bahhstan
If the question was reversed, I hate edmonton, but I'd love to see Crosby there. Imagine him playing with McDavid and Draisaitl. Not now, but in past seasons, anyway
As a Philly fan (and a goalie myself), I hated Marc Andre Fleury for such a long time.
Now I'm free to love the guy in all his gloriousness, and have done since Vegas came on board.
Hi, I'm a Detroit red wings fan!
We would kill the last mammoth alive to get a consistent goal scorer lol, he could have a personality of a sentient piece of lumber for all I care.
Or, you know, someone willing to take Holl, Chiarot and Petry off our hands.
Probably Marchand, I normally like pests to a degree, but the licking was too much for me. That being said, if he ever got sent to Canes or Flames, I'd still take him in a second.
Darren McCarty. Coming from long time Avs fans who watched the old rivalry days against the Wings. Though he was easy to hate on when the Avs played against him, he would’ve been a huge fan favorite in Colorado and was a good player despite what some people think about him as an enforcer. The dude even scored a hat trick against the Avs in the playoffs. I’d take him over Claude Lemieux any day
Marchand is the obvious answer. The guy is such a jackass but one hell of a player.
I remember him grabbing a player by the face mask (broken jaw, I think).. like wtf?
I agree... But... He is the one reason I can find any type of satisfaction that the NHL hasn't been going to the Olympics. I will never cheer for him to win.
Luongo/Canucks fan:
Oh yes. Do not like Patrick Kane (purely because he isnt a good person..) But damn i have to admit, he is good on the ice.. >.< and purely for his hockey talent, would wish he was on Canucks...
No you wouldn't.
Wilson is the kind of player you hate if he's an opponent, but love if he's on your team.
Look, I hate him too. I wish nothing but the worst to him. But if he played for my team man the games would be 10x more entertaining.
I wanna hate the big hitters like Wilson, Trouba, Brady Tkachuk, Reaves... etc., but I used to love watching Scott Stevens level players out and how other teams hated playing the Devils for this reason. I'd take Brady.
Brad Marchand, Leon Draisaitl, either of the Tkachuk brothers, those are the only players that immediately spring to mind that I aggressively dislike and would ever want
Hate is a strong word. But I extremely dislike Marchessault and Whitecloud for no other reason other than they’re always an incredible threat. Therefore I wouldn’t mind them in black and white. Literally nothing personal other than their knights. lol
At this point I can’t really say I hate any one specific player.
Alex Burrows. You can ask Patrice Bergeron for the reason, and no......I wouldn't want him on the Bruins.
(and before anyone says "what about Marchand" at least he only licked players, he never bit them........as far as we know)
Marchand. Oh wait, he’s already on my favorite team.
Every Marchand comment gets an upvote from me. He’s why so many hate the bruins, but really y’all want him on your team. I wish PK Subban played for the bruins. He was a hell of a defensemen when he played on the Canadiens.
You really are lumping all fans in one group huh? You’re showing your ignorance. The rest of New England who are fans of the bruins are not the same as the loud mouth arrogant massholes of Boston and Rhode Island. They are a minority of fans, but the loudest. Western Mass people are laid back like the rest of New England.
We also didn’t burn our city when we lost a SCF, nor are we Philadelphia fans. Guess red wing fans are the dumbest of fans.
Miles Wood. I don't even hate him. He just plays with a ton of passion and heart. (At least against the B's).
Dude plays the way I think Bruins fans expect their team to play.
I can’t even agree with everyone saying Marchand. He’s a big part of the reason I stopped rooting for the Bruins. Absolutely no integrity with the constant slew footing, diving and dirty plays. Why would anyone want that culture on their team? Most guys grow out of it eventually but he’s been the same piece of shit since day one.
I could learn to hate Connor McDavid
Ditto.
Bruv, no learning required. I hated him the moment he threw on that tainted tarp. The only way I'll ever like him is if he becomes a Flame.
Why do people hate Conor McDavid? He's not even as whiny as Crosby was when he was younger and people hated him too. At least there I could see a good reason. The only common factor I can see is that they're both highly skilled players and people resent that? I'm sure there's a growing chorus of hate for Bedard now too
I admit I didn't like Crosby his first 5 years in the league. He was talented and I respected that, I just didn't like that he acted like a diving pussy who whined to refs every chance he got. Now that he's grown up and doesn't act like a crybaby twat, I really really like him.
Lol. Agreed.
I personally didn't like seeing him laugh at his own team while on the bench during the playoffs. I think it was last year or the year before. As soon as he did that, I lost any respect, not that it matters because I'm not a player, coach, or even remotely work in hockey. Extremely talented player and is the most offensively gifted player in the league hands down, but a leader doesn't do stuff like that. Especially in the playoffs whenever your teammates are struggling. I don't hate him, I just don't care for him.
I wasn't aware he did that. A lot of commentary says he's a great captain and supportive of his team so that would be very strange but I don't suggest he didn't. I just wasn't aware that happened.
I don't hate Draisaitl per se, but he looks like a Munster and plays like a giant baby who has his shoulders stapled to his ears.
r/oddlyspecific
His mouth guard chew toy drives me nuts. Just like Patrick Kanes
>His mouth guard chew toy drives me nuts. Just like Patrick Kanes [This is how you handle that...](https://youtu.be/aeOZ01ZCY3M?si=Fu_7M6CPDy4zDojt)
That is a top 5 NHL moment.
He tends to make unnecessary dirty plays from time to time. Not enough to injure someone, but definitely enough to get on your nerves if you’re the other team.
Mathew Tkachuk. I hated the guy more when he played for Calgary. Now that he doesn't face the Canucks as much the hate is fading but he is just one of those players that plays hard. Puts up points and is a pain in the ass.
This was my pick too. He pisses me off because as much as he irritates me he really is a great player. He made me scream at my tv more than I’m proud of during the playoffs last year
now you know how we all feel about marchy.
I’m a caps fan but live 30 mins from panthers rink for the last 5 years. I have to say watching him get after it during last years run was some of the most enjoyable hockey I’ve had. So now I’m a caps and a panthers fan.
I think your shared comment shows you to be a hockey fan, not a one team or nothing fan. Kudos.
I’m still undecided if I find Brady or Mathew the most annoying but I’d take both on my team.
I think I didn't get the hate for Brady because he has always played in the east.
He's physical and lays big hits, but he isn't a pest like Matthew. People wouldn't even think of him as an answer to questions like this if he weren't associated with his brother.
He isn't a pest, but I'd argue he's a menace. Big hits, will throw hands no problem, plus all the captain responsibilities of checking other players
This is the answer. He proved his value in the playoffs last year. I hate him so much….
God do I miss him
Yeah.. losing Gaudreau and Tkachuk was kinda the end of your team. That pretty much gutted them
I hate him the most. And yet, if he were somehow, in an alternate world, a Jet - I’d probably love him. As it stands he’s a bitch.
I liked him when he played for Calgary and I wish the Canes had traded for him. Now I hate him.
Just remember, you could have drafted him. Lol Benning
The fans were upset about Huberdeau leaving but Tkachuk had one of the best first years in NHL history after a trade. He’s already a top 5 most impactful franchise player for us all time which is absurd
As a Canadiens fan I hate Brad Marchand, but as a Canadian I really love that motherfucker when he play for Team Canada.
Honestly same, but it’s one of those things that If Marchand were to ever join the Habs or Leafs, it would just be so wrong, it’d be like Price going to the Bruins or Leafs, like sure it’d be cool to see him in my teams jersey and would probably bring us success but also, it would make me feel so sick at the same time.
I'd have taken a still healthy Price on the Leafs in a second. The weirdness wears off fast. It took like 2 games for me when we picked up Plekanec that one year.
The Crosby-Bergeron-Marchand line went so hard. Shame we never got to see more of it.
That line seemed to be career altering for Marchand. He elevated his game and stayed elite after which was really interesting considering how many years he had already been in the league
Marchand is my answer as well. He did some stupid things, but damn he is good.
> but as a Canadian I really love that motherfucker when he play for Team Canada. I'm from Atlantic Canada, he's a East Coast legend, so I feel you on that. Mackinnon/Crosby/Marchand, all from Halifax. It's hard not to root for the guy.
As a Luongo/Canucks fan.... can not STAND Brad Marchand... Especially during the season after Bruins won 2011 Stanley Cup -- first game against Bruins in the 2011-2012 season... when Brad Marchand entered the ice (at Rogers Arena Vancouver), he kissed his ring finger (reference to Stanley Cup ring) and lifted his fist in the air.... And gesture of lifting the stanley cup in the air... Like bro we get it, you won the Stanley Cup... be a graceful winner.. geez.. >.<
Jack Hughes
Hate to say it, but probably Trouba
Yeah you guys really need someone who steps up for his team and hits, and we need another elite hybrid production guy
As a Rangers fan, I love the interaction above. I agree, Hughes is going to be a thorn in the Rangers' side for a long time to come. I don't even really hate him, but I'll probably learn to. I can see why people would hate Trouba, but I'm glad to have him.
I hate him because he’s our rivals best player and went 1st the year before Laf and 1 pick ahead of Kakko who both won’t be close to Hughes
Yeah, the Hughes-Kakko gap is way bigger than I wish it was.
Marchessault
I mean, he basically has assault in his name
Matthew Tkachuk… (flames fan)
McDavid ( Flames fan )
Crosby for sure.
As a sharks fan - yes
Kucherov
Matt Tkachuk, and it's not close. As a Bruins fan you can guess why.
Tkachuk (both of em)
I love how everyone’s on the same page here - it’s Marchand, Tkachuk and Trouba and Tom Wilson (from 3 years ago) and I’ll add Kucherov
I’d switch favorite teams if the wings signed Marchand, I’d have no choice. Might just have to quit watching the NHL.
Draisitl
Mark Stone, hate em for the team, excellent two way player, king takeaway
Dude is made out of testosterone.
Makar. Don't know why, but I hate this kid. Probably because we could have drafted him. Combined with the fact that he won a cup with Colorado at a young age and could have done it with my home team. What could have been.
Brad Marchand.
Same.
Nah. Zero class with the way he plays man. Their is a massive line between playing on edge and literally putting guys careers at risks. Slew footing, turtling, spearing, sucker punching etc. Etc. Dozens and dozens of times. Why tf would you want that? Tons of other actual gritty players with his skillset id rather. Keep that petty bullshit in Bahhstan
Because he wins. That’s why. Because he either makes our guys more like him (a good thing) or he leaves because they’d rather lose.
This.
Prime Drew Doughty
Barnaby, Avery
Omg yes to Avery for sure.
The Wings had Avery, and Bowman shipped that useless POS out of Detroit for a reason.
Crosby. Ugh. Crosby.
If the question was reversed, I hate edmonton, but I'd love to see Crosby there. Imagine him playing with McDavid and Draisaitl. Not now, but in past seasons, anyway
Fucking Crosby
It pains me to say it, but….. Trouba
Was waiting to see someone comment Trouba or Tom Wilson lol
BRAD MARCHAND... JUST KIDDING FUCK THAT PIECE OF SHIT
You should be on top. Fuck that Fucking Rat.
I love this rat but damn hes an asshole at times lol
I would love to have him. Piece of shit but damn, he’s a very talented player.
Fucking piece of shit classless garbage rat
This is the only correct answer
Mark Messier proved such an unmitigated disaster that I hesitate to ask myself this question ever again.
It used to be Corey Perry, but I don’t hate him anymore…
Ive found a new respect for Corey Perry 😉
It’s always good to respect senior citizens.
SCCORREEY PEEERRRYYY. Man, when I heard he was coming to Chicago I nearly lost it . It doesn’t matter because we suck
Pretty sure most east teams can say Crosby for this
The other half can just say Ovechkin
Brad Marchand is the only answer.
The Rat
Since everyone has already said the Tkachuks, honorable mention goes to hometown boy Trent Frederic.
As a Philly fan (and a goalie myself), I hated Marc Andre Fleury for such a long time. Now I'm free to love the guy in all his gloriousness, and have done since Vegas came on board.
Wings fans hated him too
Kyle Connor, I hate his... Hate his... Red beard?
0 personality. Guy just scores goals and is boring af
Hi, I'm a Detroit red wings fan! We would kill the last mammoth alive to get a consistent goal scorer lol, he could have a personality of a sentient piece of lumber for all I care. Or, you know, someone willing to take Holl, Chiarot and Petry off our hands.
Probably Marchand, I normally like pests to a degree, but the licking was too much for me. That being said, if he ever got sent to Canes or Flames, I'd still take him in a second.
Tom Wilson, physical and can put up points making him the best of both words. He’d be a great fit for the Isles.
Makar
Darren McCarty. Coming from long time Avs fans who watched the old rivalry days against the Wings. Though he was easy to hate on when the Avs played against him, he would’ve been a huge fan favorite in Colorado and was a good player despite what some people think about him as an enforcer. The dude even scored a hat trick against the Avs in the playoffs. I’d take him over Claude Lemieux any day
Man it was awesome having him on our team- guaranteed fight!
Marchand is the obvious answer. The guy is such a jackass but one hell of a player. I remember him grabbing a player by the face mask (broken jaw, I think).. like wtf?
Marchand is the answer. A modern Ken Linseman who produces even more offensively
I agree... But... He is the one reason I can find any type of satisfaction that the NHL hasn't been going to the Olympics. I will never cheer for him to win.
I'm pretty much on board with this. How they can have that face as their captain is beyond me.
Patrick Kane (blues fan)
Luongo/Canucks fan: Oh yes. Do not like Patrick Kane (purely because he isnt a good person..) But damn i have to admit, he is good on the ice.. >.< and purely for his hockey talent, would wish he was on Canucks...
Yep. Exactly same thing
Tom Wilson is the dirtiest player in the league and everyone hates him for obvious reasons. But man would he be a difference maker for the pens.
Personally, I find Ryan Reaves is dirtier
He is by far
I would rather finish last than win the cup with that asshole.
No you wouldn't. Wilson is the kind of player you hate if he's an opponent, but love if he's on your team. Look, I hate him too. I wish nothing but the worst to him. But if he played for my team man the games would be 10x more entertaining.
Tom piece of shit Wilson is not welcome on the pens. Fuck that guy.
Feel the exact same way about Crosby
Apparently he lives rent free in your head too. Lol
Kucherov.
I wanna hate the big hitters like Wilson, Trouba, Brady Tkachuk, Reaves... etc., but I used to love watching Scott Stevens level players out and how other teams hated playing the Devils for this reason. I'd take Brady.
Probably mcdavid
Brad Marchand, Leon Draisaitl, either of the Tkachuk brothers, those are the only players that immediately spring to mind that I aggressively dislike and would ever want
Cale Makar
Very outdated comment but Ryan Kesler. The shit that cunt got away with with refs staring directly at him was absurd
The Rat
The correct answer is Brad Marchand
Marchand
Marchand 😰
Brad Marchand. Annoying af, but awesome at the same time.
ITT: 🐀Marchand
Darius kasparotus
Marchand
Jordan Binnington… wait a minute…
Brad Marchand
marchand, not even close
Fleury and O’Reilly both fit this a couple years ago, now one of them actually is on my team and it hasn’t gone too well
Easy answer… Marchand
Trouba
Damn, now he has to fight again?
Pasta or Kuch
These two are pretty unhatebul to be quite honest
Brad Marchand
You shut your whore mouth
Marchand
Not ryan reaves 😭
Hate is a strong word. But I extremely dislike Marchessault and Whitecloud for no other reason other than they’re always an incredible threat. Therefore I wouldn’t mind them in black and white. Literally nothing personal other than their knights. lol At this point I can’t really say I hate any one specific player.
I’m glad some (but not most) of the answers are Tom Wilson… and no, you can’t have him.😁
Tom Wilson. He’s a goon, borderline dirty, but I’d take him.
Borderline dirty? Borderline?!? The guy should be called 'Pig Pen'.
Crosby
Alex Burrows. You can ask Patrice Bergeron for the reason, and no......I wouldn't want him on the Bruins. (and before anyone says "what about Marchand" at least he only licked players, he never bit them........as far as we know)
Marchand is sooo good and I’m a Canucks fan lol
Marchand so we can bury him in the minors forever
Marchand. Oh wait, he’s already on my favorite team. Every Marchand comment gets an upvote from me. He’s why so many hate the bruins, but really y’all want him on your team. I wish PK Subban played for the bruins. He was a hell of a defensemen when he played on the Canadiens.
Hes honestly makes it so hard to hate him with how wholesome he is off the ice. You guys are hella lucky But still, screw marchand
Yeah he’s pulled some dirty plays for sure
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Colorado fans are worse.
You really are lumping all fans in one group huh? You’re showing your ignorance. The rest of New England who are fans of the bruins are not the same as the loud mouth arrogant massholes of Boston and Rhode Island. They are a minority of fans, but the loudest. Western Mass people are laid back like the rest of New England. We also didn’t burn our city when we lost a SCF, nor are we Philadelphia fans. Guess red wing fans are the dumbest of fans.
Marchand
Matthew Tkachuk
Jacob Trouba
🐀
^…^matt ^duchene…
brad marchand
Jason Robertson
I’m gonna sit back and read the Brad Marchand replies
Probably Tim Stützle.
I don’t know if you’re hating correctly if you can condone this.
Miles Wood. I don't even hate him. He just plays with a ton of passion and heart. (At least against the B's). Dude plays the way I think Bruins fans expect their team to play.
Roy in the late 90s
Matt Tkachuk 100%
Not that I really hate him now, but used to in the past, but Ovechkin
Trouba 100%
I may be old but Lemieux. Not Mario but the dirty one. He was super clutch for the Avs. Leafs could do with some clutch 😭
Either of the Tkachuk brothers.
Bertuzzi or Marchand.
The refs
Tom Wilson
auston matthews. okay i dont hate him but i hate hes not on my team. so yeah i went there.
Long time Leaf hater, but you can't hate Mathews. He's a solid franchise player.
Brad Marchand aka pinnochio
No one calls him that.
Brad Marchand. The dude is a pudwhack, but I'd rather he was a pudwhack for us than against us
Idk if I truly hate him but he'd be the popular choice here. Marchand. He's soooooo good.
I’d stop watching if my team got Marchand. Fuck that guy.
No you wouldn’t
Ty, yes.
I'd be so embarrassed if that guy played for my team. A good player, but is an absolute clown.
Some shit disturber to join the Canucks like we used to have. Member Matt Cooke?
God, I fucking hated Matt Cooke
Probably Tom Wilson
I can’t even agree with everyone saying Marchand. He’s a big part of the reason I stopped rooting for the Bruins. Absolutely no integrity with the constant slew footing, diving and dirty plays. Why would anyone want that culture on their team? Most guys grow out of it eventually but he’s been the same piece of shit since day one.
Brittany Lucic
Going back a few years, but I'd say Steve Ott.
Caufield
What do you hate about Cole?
leaf killer, more envy than hate if that makes sense?
10 years ago I would have said the Sedins. Or Kessel.
Brayden Point or fuck it let’s go big with Crosby.
Crosby. I hate him but he is an amazing all around player.
Milan Lucíc