Michael Bunting Goes Viral For Crazy Temper Tantrum

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Graham Montgomery
November 11, 2023 (11:42 PM)

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Michael Bunting developed a reputation as being a pesty player during his time in Toronto. Additionally, he became a player known for complaining to the refs and diving. Apparently, he's just an emotional guy as he was seen having a mini tantrum tonight on the Hurricanes bench.

Bunting Goes Viral For Temper Tantrum

Its the small moments in hockey games that often go unnoticed that can change your experience of the game. Tonight one of those small moments was caught on camera as the cameraman panned to Michael Bunting on the Canes bench right as he started to throw a temper tantrum, slamming his water bottle on the ground. The clip instantly began to gain traction on social media as fans laughed at Bunting.

Bunting And Jeannot Drop The Gloves

Bunting has had himself an eventful game as he also fought Tampa Bay's Tanner Jeannot less than two minutes into the contest.

Perhaps this is part of what lead to Bunting's frustration. It was a lack-luster fight in which he was thoroughly defeated by Jeannot. In fact, it seemed as though Bunting fell on purpose as a way to end the altercation early after Jeannot began to land solid punches.

Tanner Jeannot sends Michael Bunting to the ground faster than the gloves!

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The Hurricanes currently lead the Lightning 2-0 in the second intermission.