Brad Marchand takes a shot at William Nylander over offseason workout post
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Brad Marchand took a shot at William Nylander in the comments of an NHL offseason workout post, proving the Leafs rivalry never really goes on vacation.
The NHL's official account posted a photo of players getting offseason reps in, and Nylander was one of the guys featured, dumbbells in hand, soaking up the sun somewhere far from Scotiabank Arena.
It didn't take long for a familiar name to show up underneath.
Marchand jumped into the replies and told Nylander not to hurt himself with all that weight, a classic bit of chirping from a guy who has built half his reputation on getting under people's skin.
"Don't hurt yourself with all that weight willy.”
- Brad Marchand
- Brad Marchand
A rivalry that refuses to cool off
Marchand spent his whole career terrorizing the Atlantic Division as a Bruin before Boston shipped him to Florida, where he went on to lift the Stanley Cup.
Toronto was always one of his favorite targets, and apparently distance and a new sweater haven't changed a thing.
The Leafs and Bruins matchups over the years produced some of the nastiest, most personal moments in the division, and Nylander was often right in the middle of it.
Nylander shrugs it off, for now
There's no word yet on whether Nylander clapped back, but anyone who has followed this rivalry knows the Leafs winger isn't afraid to trade barbs of his own.
With training camps approaching, chirps like this are usually just the appetizer before the real fireworks start once the games count again.
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