Some fight fans believe that the NHL is slowly and methodically changing their rules to remove fisticuffs from hockey. That may be giving the league too much credit but let’s assume the premise is correct – what should their next step be? Something stealthy of course and a subtle change that they could claim wasn’t a change at all.
Thursday, 23 October 2014
Thursday, 9 October 2014
The End Of The Enforcer?
This past week several articles appeared that asked that question and then reported on the number of enforcers who are out of work or were put on waivers and sent to the minors. There was wailing and gnashing of teeth amongst the fight fans and former enforcers were quoted saying the direction was a mistake. However, although in my opinion these player moves were positive for hockey, I suspect the NHL fight culture didn’t change overnight.
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