Who Is The Toughest Team 2013

[SabresFanatic]

Originally Posted by lilburtis9363

Isles are going to be tough with Eric Boulton, and Matt Carkner two heavies that can throw em and Matt Martin a LHW to back them up.

Didn't Realize Carkner AND Boulton went to the Isles! Where's Trevor Gillies now?

[Jack Schitt]

Originally Posted by SabresFanatic

Didn't Realize Carkner AND Boulton went to the Isles! Where's Trevor Gillies now?

Russia

[Broons66]

Originally Posted by Jack Schitt

So just being "willing" to drop the gloves despite the results is what makes a tough team?

By that logic the 2011-2012 Sabres were as tough as the Bruins because 14 guys on each team had FM's? Thorts had 33% of all Bruins fights. Your logic doesn't add up.

I see your point. You will admit though the Sabres picking up Scott and Ott has everything to do with the B's physical style, and the Miller incedent.

[cookie monster]

Originally Posted by Broons66

I see your point. You will admit though the Sabres picking up Scott and Ott has everything to do with the B's physical style, and the Miller incedent.

Isn't everything that happens a direct result of the Bruins, the center of the hockey universe?

I wonder how much giggling Lucic is gonna do when Thornton gets beat up because "coaches orders" won't let him fight his own battles.

Maybe Ott can break Campbell's nose again, lol.

[Jack Schitt]

Originally Posted by Broons66

I see your point. You will admit though the Sabres picking up Scott and Ott has everything to do with the B's physical style, and the Miller incedent.

Holy ****. I think I have said that on NUMEROUS occasions. Either you have memory issues or you just need constant reinforcement.

[Broons66]

Great to see you're finally coming around cm and admitting that the B's are the center of the hockey universe.

[Jack Schitt]

Originally Posted by cookie monster

Isn't everything that happens a direct result of the Bruins, the center of the hockey universe?

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Yes, yes it is. Including the extended lockout.

[Jack Schitt]

Originally Posted by Broons66

I see your point. .

So your point was NOT true? Like I said.... 4th line Thorts had 33% of the Bruins fights.

[Broons66]

Originally Posted by Jack Schitt

So your point was NOT true? Like I said.... 4th line Thorts had 33% of the Bruins fights.

That was last year. It's very possible that MacDermid plays on the 4th line with Thorts and Campbell in '13. We are talking about toughest teams in '13 right? I know, it's all speculation.

[cookie monster]

Originally Posted by Broons66

That was last year. It's very possible that MacDermid plays on the 4th line with Thorts and Campbell in '13. We are talking about toughest teams in '13 right? I know, it's all speculation.

What about Paille? I hear Chris Bourque has been penciled in on the 3rd line in Carons spot.

[Jack Schitt]

Originally Posted by Broons66

That was last year. It's very possible that MacDermid plays on the 4th line with Thorts and Campbell in '13. We are talking about toughest teams in '13 right? I know, it's all speculation.

I don't get the fascination with MacDermid anyway. He's average.... and he's been getting tooled in the A this season to boot.

[Broons66]

Originally Posted by cookie monster

What about Paille? I hear Chris Bourque has been penciled in on the 3rd line in Carons spot.

There is the possibility that Paille gets bumped up to the 3rd line, if the B's want a bigger lineup. Bourque may be the guy, who knows. I'm hoping it's MacDermid, takes some of the responsibility off Thornton. All I know is Im looking forward to the B's/Sabres games.

[Jack Schitt]

Originally Posted by Broons66

There is the possibility that Paille gets bumped up to the 3rd line, if the B's want a bigger lineup. Bourque may be the guy, who knows. I'm hoping it's MacDermid, takes some of the responsibility off Thornton. All I know is Im looking forward to the B's/Sabres games.

Again with the MacDermid stuff.

He's a LHW at best. He's unproven at the NHL level and not too great at the AHL level. He's not even big. He may be able to handle Thorts "light work", but in no way shape or form could he take any "responsibility" off him against any legit HW.

[mikebflorida]

I'll say that the Lightning will NOT be the toughest team.

They picked up BJ Crombeen who is a lot better at being a player's union rep than he is at being a tough guy, willing though, at least they got someone who will fight fairly regularly.

Add in Malone, Vinny, and .....awww fock, never mind.





Hard to say who is the toughest team, really, it's all on paper and not knowing who will play with the big club makes it tough but Boston probably has the grittiest lineup and has a gritty attitude.

Buffalo and the Islanders will make some noise. I love seeing teams with 2+ tough guys in their lineup, gives us hope that fighting will not go the way of the dodo.

[RetardedChimp]

Originally Posted by Broons66

I'm hoping it's MacDermid, takes some of the responsibility off Thornton.

I agree, someone needs to be able to handle the Carcillos of the league.

J/K. But not really because MacDermind fighting NHL heavies on the regular probably isn't in his best interest.