Some Reads
Enforcers Losing Jobs in the NHL
Are NHL enforcers becoming endangered? Brian Burke addressed the Toronto Maple Leafs media in January 2012 and lamented the demotion of tough guy Colton Orr to the American Hockey League. With a “character” player like… Read more
Habs and Leafs Among Teams Changing Toughness Strategy
NHL enforcer becoming an endangered species Whichever side you might be on in the “Do-Fisticuffs-Belong-In-The-Game?” controversy, Monday reinforced one undeniable fact: The Hockey Enforcer is becoming an endangered species. At least in the NHL, anyway.… Read more
Mark Borowiecki: “That’s part of my game. I enjoy doing it.”
Mark Borowiecki welcomes Habs’ payback You had to expect it. Borowiecki figured as much after fighting Subban. His fight Friday night wasn’t just about sending a message to Canadiens, it was also about making sure… Read more
Opinion: Habs Should Cut Jarred Tinordi
Why Montreal Canadiens Should Cut Jarred Tinordi The most telling part about Jarred Tinordi’s unsuccessful 2014-15 preseason is that arguably his best play got him ejected. Playing against the Washington Capitals last Sunday, Tinordi caught… Read more
Theo Fleury Defends Bettman, Fighting
Fleury: Always a place for fighting Let me tell you a story that not many people know. When I was going through all those problems in New York, he called me into his office one… Read more
Fighting Remains a Big Part of Preseason Auditions
In NHL preseason, fighting can be ticket to get yourself noticed by coaches Despite a consistent decline in regular season fights over the past several seasons — five-minute fighting major penalties have dropped 36 percent… Read more
Coach Barry Trotz Expects Capitals to Defend Each Other
Trotz wants ‘gang mentality’ for Capitals Capitals coach Barry Trotz has no control over what the NHL considers a suspendable offense, but he is very much aware of his players’ response to what they consider… Read more
Bobby Robins Turning Heads in Boston
Bobby Robins looking for a fighting chance with team “I think dropping the gloves is something he does, that he’s known for,” coach Claude Julien said on Tuesday. “I think the fact that he defends… Read more
Bruins Coach Julien Supports NHL’s Effort Against Diving
Julien welcomes NHL’s new attempt to curb embellishment NHL officials will view videotapes after games, and subject escalating warnings and fines to players found to habitually embellish plays for calls. The perfect example of this… Read more
Jared Boll Earning His Roster Spot
Blue Jackets’ Jared Boll not taking job for granted Coming off one of the most difficult seasons of his career — Boll played only 28 games thanks to three different injuries, including ankle surgery —… Read more