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TNT analyst Paul Bissonnette trolls Panthers forward Brad Marchand

Originally posted on Blade of Steel | Last updated Apr 9, 2025 9:44 AM ET

Current NHL on TNT analyst and former forward Paul Bissonnette had some humorous choice words for Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand.

Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand has often been the target of good natured trolling from his contemporaries in the media, and during this afternoon's nationally televised broadcast was no exception.

Marchand joined the NHL on TNT for a pre-game conversation with host Paul Bissonnette on the bench at Little Ceaesars Arena prior to his club's game against the divisional foe Detroit Red Wings.

Right away, the good-humoured war of words was on, starting with a chirp from Bissonnette:

Congrats on the move....Between your nose and five-head, how long does it take to apply sunscreen to those areas?

Marchand responded while chuckling:

I was watching the pre-game, I'm not sure what's going on with that bowl cut but you should shave the rest of your head!

Marchand is getting used to life with the Panthers after being acquired from the Boston Bruins last month.

Brad Marchand was traded from the Bruins to the Panthers last month

In one of the more unexpected moves in recent memory, the Bruins traded their captain, who was the successor to team icon Patrice Bergeron, to the divisional foe Panthers.

It brought an end of an era that began as a rookie in 2010-11; Marchand helped the Bruins win the Stanley Cup that year in a thrilling 7-game upset of the Vancouver Canucks.

He later helped the Bruins reach the Stanley Cup Final in 2013 and 2019, though they fell short on both occasions.

This article first appeared on Blade of Steel and was syndicated with permission.

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