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Vote: Matt Hendricks vs Rene Bourque Jan 18, 2012

Matt Hendricks vs Rene Bourque Jan 18, 2012 ...

Matt Hendricks vs Rene Bourque

Bourque knew he had to face Hendricks before jumping on the ice. Hendricks was waiting for him. We're not even 2 minutes into the game. Bourque throws a lot, and most seem to miss, then he takes the takedown. It's a really spirited bout. I didn't see a lot of Hendricks there.

Win Bourque on the first view. I don't think I'll change my stance. Bourque simply got the best of that one.

[brandonh19]

Good tilt, and good to see a habs player not only have a decent fight but win it too. No huge blows landed mostly intight stuff but bourque seemed to land better and hendricks didnt look good in that fight at all.

[slashtrey]

Poor showing from Hendricks.

[caps87]

Further proof of how soft this team is, but at least they were a team for once. Win Bourque

[I like Boobs]

Rene Bourque vs Matt Hendricks

Revenge attempt for Bourques dirty elbow that put out Backstrom when Bourque was a Flame. Hendricks has the gloves off at center waiting for Bourque and Bourque drops his at the blueline and they meet at center ice. Should be noted Bourque left his visor on. Anyway they come together and get in tight and throw a couple of rights apiece. Than Bourque gets some separation and starts throwing some rights, 4-5 really solid shots that look to land. Hendricks tries a couple ineffective rights, and Bourque lands 2-3 more decent rights and the fight is done and the zebras come in to break it up. Bourque looked really good here, handled himself very well. Wish he would have lost the visor. Clear win Bourque. Maybe more to come?

[Orr=God]

Bourque won this. For a guy who fights a lot, Hendricks really sucks at it. Maybe Brouwer will have a go with Bourque, he's not a terrible fighter.

Wishful thinking but it'd be great if Erskine just grabbed Bourque and pounded him.

[Oilersfan74]

Looked like Bourque motioned to undo his chinstrap to take off his helmet but Hendricks was already going for the grab

[nyrgoal]

I mentioned this in the PF thread but ill say it again, Bourque is plenty bigger than Hendricks and size wise wouldve matched up better with Erskine. I wouldve rather seen Erskine grab ahold of him.

I like Hendricks cause he has heart and fights, but when your gonna send a message, you need to send a message.

Sending out Hendricks is like trying to stop a semi truck with a speed bump. Just not the message that says "this isnt gonna happen again against our team"

But hey thats just my opinion.

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Originally Posted by Oilersfan74

Looked like Bourque motioned to undo his chinstrap to take off his helmet but Hendricks was already going for the grab

Correct! Just saw the replay on RDS.ca, it looks like Bourque offers Hendricks to take helmets off and Hendricks goes at it at this moment.

[BobNystromOwnsU]

I turned this game on and this fight happened ten seconds later.

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Originally Posted by BobNystromOwnsU

I turned this game on and this fight happened ten seconds later.

you can turn it down, there's nothing to see after that. Bourque was challenged, he accepted to trade punches, now I'd be surprised if Erskine tries to pound him.

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Originally Posted by nyrgoal

I mentioned this in the PF thread but ill say it again, Bourque is plenty bigger than Hendricks and size wise wouldve matched up better with Erskine. I wouldve rather seen Erskine grab ahold of him.

I like Hendricks cause he has heart and fights, but when your gonna send a message, you need to send a message.

Sending out Hendricks is like trying to stop a semi truck with a speed bump. Just not the message that says "this isnt gonna happen again against our team"

But hey thats just my opinion.

This hits the nail on the head. Definitely not a strong enough message. Id still love to see Erskine get a hold of him but at least Hendricks tried to do something. With this team, you take any kind of toughness and sticking up for each other you can get. At fat camp, a jelly bean is Filet mignon.

[Orr=God]

erskine has been out there with bourque a couple times and hasn't even looked at him. he better grab him later in the game because bourque's elbow was gutless and cheap and backstrom is out indefinitely.

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Originally Posted by Orr=God

erskine has been out there with bourque a couple times and hasn't even looked at him. he better grab him later in the game because bourque's elbow was gutless and cheap and backstrom is out indefinitely.

One thing with Erskine is he picks his spots. Hes been in Hunters doghouse for reasons nobody knows and hes been a scratch five games straight. Ill give him the benefit of the doubt and hope hes just tryin to get his game legs goin again. Im sure he'll give Bourque a good run or two by the end of the night.

[Big Punisher]

Who ever thinks Bourque should now have to fight Erskine, or anyone else on the Caps, is flat out an idiot.

It's over. Move on (out of the stone age for some of you)