Ottawa at Boston 11/1/11

[Jack Schitt]

Note to Jack Edwards: The term is "jersey jab"...

Anyway... Edge Thornton.

Edge Smith.

To whoever it was that wanted to see Neil/McQuaid ... I don't like McQ's chances in that one....

[slashtrey]

I called a draw in the first one in a good fight.

The second one was an edge/win Smith, Campbell didn't get anything going.

At least both fights were visorless which makes me rate them significantly higher on the voting page.

[dafoomie]

Thornton tried to fight John Scott not too long ago after the **** he was talking, Scott didn't want to go. He fought Colton Orr already this season. What else do you want him to do?

[mccormick]

Originally Posted by mainsail

Konopka listed at 211 lbs and Thornton is listed at 202lbs. What's you problem with weight class? By the way, Moen is listed at 215. So please explain to me why the lightest guy is the one who is fighting "two guys out of his weight class?" If you're worried about weight, they both have it over Thornton.

neither are considered in the same class as Thornton in regards to fighting. Thornton is a HW, these 2 are MW's. actual weight has little to do with it.

[TroubleBruin]

"FCM - Thornton fights Moen, then Konopka. Weak."

Moen is Montreal's toughest guy and Konopka has the most fighting majors in the NHL....Who the F*** do you think he should fight???? Look at Thornton's Fight Card before you make a dump statement. He does what has to be done no matter who it is...he gets the team sparked!!! I don't post here a lot and I am on the site everyday but every so often something is said that makes no sense so I question it. Please back up your statement as to who he should have fought. Thank You

[mainsail]

Originally Posted by mccormick

neither are considered in the same class as Thornton in regards to fighting. Thornton is a HW, these 2 are MW's. actual weight has little to do with it.

With all due respect....that's just BS. Thorton is as tough as any player in the league...never backs down...and actually contributes to the team. He's the perfect policeman. Both players you are faulting him for fight are no shrinking violets. You start throwing your weight around when Thorton is out there and you will have to answer for it. Thorton does his job, EXTREMELY well. You don't like him? That's another matter.

[bustoff]

Edge Thornton in a spirited fight.

[mongoose]

Originally Posted by srehm1

Who else is he supposed to fight?

Exactly ,Thornton fights all comers I just wish The Habs had someone to kick his a$$.

[Broons66]

Ive been pumping Thorntons tires for a few years now. Yes,prefect enforcer. Will fight fight anyone,doesnt take dumb penalties,always takes someone to the box with him. He's not a heavyweight in the sense of Big Mac,Scott,McGratton,but he far much more value than those guys. Takes a valuable shift,contributes offensively on occasion,brings energy,whats not to like? Slight edge to Thornton over Konopka. I wished him and Neil went. They've had some good ones in the past.

[fcm]

Originally Posted by TroubleBruin

"FCM - Thornton fights Moen, then Konopka. Weak."

Moen is Montreal's toughest guy and Konopka has the most fighting majors in the NHL....Who the F*** do you think he should fight???? Look at Thornton's Fight Card before you make a dump statement. He does what has to be done no matter who it is...he gets the team sparked!!! I don't post here a lot and I am on the site everyday but every so often something is said that makes no sense so I question it. Please back up your statement as to who he should have fought. Thank You

I already did.

[smashem]

Konopka is heavier than Thorts you can tell and Moen is taller, but that aside a fight is a fight no matter the weight or height. I have met thorton and he in no way in hell is even 200 nor 6'1 more like 5'11 he is more built like Steve Begin and i am serious, that is why i am very surprized he is still alive doing this fighting

[Philly Fan 27]

great fight between thornton and konopka, looked like a draw to me.

nothing wrong w/ thornton fight konopka. konopka's a MW to me, but thornton's a LHW so there's nothing wrong w/ him fighting good MWs

[Broons66]

I dont know,they list Thornton at 6'2/217 and Konopka at 6'/213,so there fairly even in terms of size. Meaningless though,because one of the toughest all time was only 5'8/185. Stan Jonathan!

[mainsail]

Originally Posted by TroubleBruin

"FCM - Thornton fights Moen, then Konopka. Weak."

Moen is Montreal's toughest guy and Konopka has the most fighting majors in the NHL....Who the F*** do you think he should fight???? Look at Thornton's Fight Card before you make a dump statement. He does what has to be done no matter who it is...he gets the team sparked!!! I don't post here a lot and I am on the site everyday but every so often something is said that makes no sense so I question it. Please back up your statement as to who he should have fought. Thank You

Exactly. It amazes me that folks would fault Thorton, not exactly a giant by today's NHL standards, from going with either of these two. Are fights now only supposed to take place between players who have an equal "rating" by people on this board. It's hockey for god's sake. When has Thorton ever walked away from a fight simply because his opponent was "bigger?"

[The Bully]

Draw!

Edge Smith!