Any Rangers fan watching the Stanley Cup Final between Florida and Edmonton has to admire Brad Marchand.
The pepperpot, who the Panthers obtained from Boston that could wind up being the greatest one-sided trade in hockey history, is THE story of this Cup round so far.
He scores HUGE goals, he inspires his team and he drives the Oilers nuts simply because nobody competes like Brad Marchand.
All Things Rangers And Playoff Final
<b>1.</b> Athletic Pal Arthur Staple writes that the only Rangers "Untouchables" are Igor Shesterkin, Adam Fox and Breadman Panarin.
So, if you root for the Blueshirts, you have to wonder why your Beloveds don't have a Marchand on the roster.
And don't tell The Maven that Matt Rempe comes close.
"Rempe," says The Old Scout, "has proven so far to be no more than a fourth-stringer with limited ice time or simply a Sideshow Charlie. We still don't know which."
Will Cuyle comes to mind. He battles and scores but so far as matching the ebullient Marchand personality, Willie has a negative charisma quotient.
Let's face it the Rangers once had a Brad Marchant and his name is Sean Avery but that was long ago; too long.
Maybe, Chris Drury will find a reasonable Marchand facsimile when he starts trading, but for now Battlin' Brad is the Panthers one and only.
And that, as we all know, is why Florida is leading the series two games to one!