Before his NHL career, Marchand was an agitator in another sport

As one of the most polarizing figures in the league, Marchand has earned such nicknames as ''pest'' or ''rat'' and he wouldn't want it any other way.

Apparently, Marchand's antagonizing ways started when he was a pitcher as a child. As per Matt Porter of the Boston Globe:

Marchand missed the start of the season after double hip surgery, and even ''took it easy'' when he first came back.

Lately however, the veteran has turned it up with as many even-strength points in his last seven games as he did in his first 22. He is now up to 12 goals and 24 assists in 31 games.

This new story about the Bruins all-star winger comes as absolutely no surprise!

Read Porter's full story below: