Brad Marchand on Bruins' record, favorite Ninja Turtle, more

Boston Bruins winger Brad Marchand has seen his legacy redefined during in his 14-year NHL career.

Early on, he was hockey's preeminent pest who earned his «Little Ball of Hate» moniker with injurious plays and trash talk that was just as perilous for opponents.

He's still an elite agitator — no one in the NHL can make headlines with a pregame comment or an off-day tweet like Marchand can. But after 928 games, 370 goals and a run of team accomplishments with the Bruins, Marchand has taken his place among the best wingers of his generation both offensively and defensively. With Boston on a record pace for NHL regular-season success, he is looking to add a second Stanley Cup ring to his collection.

ESPN had a wide-ranging conversation with Marchand, 34, recently during a Bruins' road trip as he promoted a partnership with Twisted Tea Frozen Cherry, which features limited edition black-and-gold jersey cans with an NHL logo.

«I was actually introduced to this back in 2012 or 2013 at the end of the season,» he said. "[Milan] Lucic had it at his condo after the season and it became an instant favorite. It wasn't in a minifridge. It was in a large fridge. Large man; large fridge. I demolished a couple cases that day."

We learned a lot about him on and off the ice. Enjoy!

Note: The interview has been lightly edited for clarity.

ESPN: There was a rumor recently that the 2025 NHL All-Star Game would be held in Seattle, Edmonton or Detroit. On social media, you wondered how many players might boycott those cities.

I mean it's true https://t.co/G2HzORnv4r

The last two All-Star Games were in Las Vegas and South Florida and were well-attended by players. Should the NHL just keep that event in locations where players want to spend