Hi Papa

Courtesy of the Marchand Family

The Players' Tribune

The Voice of the Game

Jun 17, 2025

“No matter what happens in the game, we’re still proud of you. You’ve still got us and we’ve got you.”

Brad Marchand hears a special voicemail from his kids Rue, Sawyer and Sloane.

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