Athletes chirp one another.
It's simply a part of the game. Sometimes it's in good fun, others it can escalate to the point of genuine disdain between combatants.
Recently, Brad Marchand chirped Toronto's Mitch Marner, which made for some excellent viewership.
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During his media tour for the NHL's All-Star festivities, Mitch Marner was asked about Marchand's remarks on the Tim and Friends program.
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File this back-and-forth under the all in good fun category.
The Bruins/Leafs rivalry is a big one. And there is a decent chance these two meet in the playoffs this season, although that would entirely depend on Toronto's ability to make it past the first round.
So, there's that.
Who is the better player at this stage in their careers?
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