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Originally Posted by Lanny_McDonald
The problem with Tkachuk and his #### disturber act is he doesn't pick his spots. That is what makes Brad Marchand so effective. He's a highly skilled player but knows for the most part when the risk a cheapshot is acceptable. Marchand can play a structured and disciplined game. Tkachuk just gets off on the chaos he can create and doesn't know when to pick his spots. That get's tiresome for a lot of players, especially when you're answering the bell for the guy's actions.
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I'd say the main difference is that Marchand is just a better player and a difference maker. If Tkachuk was as good as him people would put up with more of this stuff.