nhl-fighting Stories - Silver Seven
Fighting In The NHL: What's Your Take?
When the Dallas Stars decided to Krys Barch a big favor and trade him to the Florida Panthers, there was an interesting response from fans about the current and future state of this roster. While most acknowledged that Barch's role was being diminished and he would certainly see less and less time...
Stargazing #8: Brent Severyn Talks NHL Rule Changes, Fighting & Future of Hockey
A special episode of Stargazing this week, as former Dallas Stars enforcer Brent Severyn joins the show to give his unique perspective on how the league's crack-down on hitting and fighting is drastically changing the way the game is played - and not necessarily in a good way. Plus, he has some...
Mr. Koci Goes to Winnipeg
I have long held that David Koci should not be an NHL player, in that he literally serves no purpose outside of fighting. The fighting itself provides minimal, if any, gains for his teams. I also made a point to call out the fact that Trevor Gillies (you know, this Trevor Gillies, getting ready...
Dr. Strangeleague: How I learned to stop worrying and embrace the goon
If you don't know the game / Then you're still part of itBecause, out on the streets it's strange / To see the showKnowing full well / That you're on the rangeDodge the bullet / Or carry the gun:The choice is yours! ~Killing Joke, "Pssyche" I change the tagline of this site fairly often, and...
Raw Charge Roundtable: Do the Lightning need an enforcer?
The Raw Charge staff tosses around the question of whether or not the Lightning need an enforcer in the lineup. Hockey's traditional enforcers were on NHL rosters to stick up for his teammates, and to keep players honest. The enforcer was there to implement punishment against misconduct. The roster...
Instigator rule used improperly in Carcillo-Gleason fight
As fighting in the NHL continues to escalate, league officials are looking for ways to curtail it. Public outcry following the death of Don Sanderson, who died during a fight in a senior league game in Canada, led to contemplation of several changes at the NHL level. Among those changes, some...
Tough Enough? Florida Panthers lacking "enforcer" heading into camp
Interesting stat: of the thirteen Panthers handed fighting majors in 2008-09, seven are out of the organization, while one - Jassen Cullimore - awaits a phone call (ed. note: which I believe he'll get). Only five of those had more than one "FM": Gregory Campbell and Anthony Stewart (6 each), The...
Use Them Fists For Votin'
Did you know it's National Fist Bump Day? You know what to do you filthy terrorists. However, on the topic of fists hitting flesh, the good souls over at Hockeyfights.com have their 2009 awards up for your voting pleasure (g/t to Puck Daddy for the heads up). Now you'd think a team that was tied...
Senators Retrospective: Brian McGrattan
Former Ottawa Senator and current Phoenix Coyote Brian McGrattan suffered another setback this season, as an upper-body injury resulting from a fight a few days ago is going to keep him out of the lineup for the rest of the season. <!-- BEGIN WIDGET --> Brian McGrattan #22 / Right Wing /...
I appreciate Gillis'/GM's early stance on fighting safety
A handful of NHL GM's are in Florida discussing issues including goaltender equipment size, headshots and safety in fighting. Here's what Mike Gillis said about the fighting issue today: "I think that's a reaction to players deciding they were going to unilaterally take their helmets off before a...
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