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Brad Marchand went a little too far in trying to get an opponent hot under the collar. The well-know Bruins agitator put his hand around the neck of Senators forward Nick Cousins in the first period of Boston’s 2-0 win Thursday night.

Boston Bruins forward Brad Marchand is one of the NHL's most aggressive pests, always going out of his way to try to get under an opponents skin.Sometimes it is a hit that blurs the line between dirty and clean.

WEEI’s Rich Keefe is doubling down on his take that there's a problem between Bruins captain Brad Marchand and David Pastrnak.

Brad Marchand discussed Joe Sacco's decision to bench him in overtime during Saturday's shootout loss to Ottawa. Read more on Boston.com.

Marchand was on the bench Saturday as the Bruins finished up a shootout loss in Ottawa. He practiced Sunday and is expected to resume a prominent role Monday against the Sharks.

Marchand's other infamous on-ice stunts over his career include clothesline hits, breaking his opponents' sticks, and even licking them in the face. Entering his second season as Boston's captain, the 36-year-old has toned it down a bit as of late—but his old self seems to have gotten the best of him this time.

Rich Keefe and Greg Bedard explain why they think the Bruins need to seriously consider trading captain Brad Marchand if the team continues to struggle ahead of the NHL trade deadline.Should the Bruins seriously consider trading Brad Marchand?

Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey NOW: The Pittsburgh Penguins are not linked to Brad Marchand and the Boston Bruins. However, maybe they are focused on another B – the Buffalo Sabres. There has been talk of Sabres prospect having a link or links to Pittsburgh.

Welcome to a new featured series of NHL rumors on StadiumRant.com! We will cover the latest rumors around the league, according to sources. With just 41 days until the NHL trade deadline, teams are evaluating their trade options to improve their success.

Following a trade that sent Mikko Rantanen from the Colorado Avalanche to the Carolina Hurricanes, who else might have an unexpected deal in the works?