In Eastern Canada, many young hockey fans, due to the absence of a nearby NHL team and the accessibility of games on TV, typically supported either the Toronto Maple Leafs or the Montreal Canadiens. Marchand was one of these youths, and when recently queried about his childhood team preference, he was compelled to respond awkwardly, revealing a challenging truth.
Clearly, the infamous Bruins Captain was quite mortified to confess this, a factor that greatly enhanced the appeal of the footage.