During his media availability today Brad Marchand mentioned he'd spoken to the NHLPA about his options to appeal this suspension. Marchand shared, "there was no harm in appealing."
Well this afternoon according to Elliotte Friedman it has been officially announced that Brad Marchand WILL appeal his suspension.
Earlier this season Maple Leafs Jason Spezza has his suspension reduced from 6 games to 4 games after a successful appeals process.