Player Vote On The Best Trash Talker In The NHL
Competitive banter adds spice to any sport, and the NHL is no exception. Trash-talking is an art, and it's clear that some players excel at it. In a recent survey by The Athletic, 46 NHL players weighed in on who they believe are the biggest trash talkers on the ice. Here are the results:
No surprises here; Brad Marchand of the Boston Bruins takes the top spot with a whopping 8 votes. Marchand's name practically defines NHL trash talk, and his dominance in this poll is no shocker.
Rasmus Andersson of the Calgary Flames is the runner-up with a respectable 5 votes. Breaking the Swedish stereotype, Andersson proves that he's not one to back down from confrontation.
Tied for second place with 5 votes is Matthew Tkachuk of the Florida Panthers. Tkachuk's knack for getting under opponents' skin has been evident since his NHL debut, earning him a well-deserved spot near the top of the list.
Hot on Tkachuk's heels is his long-time rival, Drew Doughty of the Los Angeles Kings. Doughty is no stranger to trash talk, but in this poll, Tkachuk narrowly edges him out with 4 votes to Doughty's 3.
To round out the top 5, we have another tie. Ryan Reaves of the Toronto Maple Leafs also garnered 4 votes. Reaves is notorious for his trash-talking prowess, even issuing a playful warning to fellow NHL players during a recent charity golf event. It seems the art of the verbal jab is alive and well in the NHL.
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| POLL | ||
Do you think Marchand is the best trash talker in the NHL? | ||
| Yes by far | 19 | 86.4 % |
| No | 3 | 13.6 % |
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