Random NHL hits: Tie Domi and anger issues among players….

That’s funny, I have few Canadian friends here in the states and one Leaf fan in particular.…..they’re all indifferent towards Domi- one says he wouldn’t mind fighting him, but we make fun of him and tell him he’s just a blathering drunk who’d probably get his ass handed to him….

Haha, YouTube makes me sign in because “this video may be inappropriate for some users…”

Man, he LAID OUT Mike Peluso, I wish there was a better angle to see that right hand go across the chin….dude got goomed….

Twist was a bad mofo…..

I agree, though the aggressive play does offer some excitement and adds tension and drama to the game…just my depreciated two cents….

That’s why I left in the late 90s. Mind you, I’ve never played the game, just an interested observer; but those defensive strategies of the 90s, particularly the neutral zone trap, made the game a tough watch. It has since opened up a bit but I believe the 1-3-1 is still employed and that too can be difficult to enjoy at times. It’s a nuanced strategy that can be appreciated by the hockey intelligentsia, but nonetheless can make the game appear to be a slog to watch.

I watched a game where, I believe it was Tampa Bay playing the Flyers, and it was a game of keep-away. I remember reading later about that game and other similar defensive sets, and it upset and downright pissed off some genuine hockey purists.

I appreciate the reply and your thoughts, joogle, and I’ve always wondered what the die-hards thought of the evolution (or devolution) of the game from the fast and frenzied 80s to the 90s and to what we have now. I’m returning to the the game slowly, bu t I think the Stanley Cup Playoffs are a great tournament that goes beyond just gruff beards; it’s intense with high pressure situations and intrigue and storylines that make it an enjoyable viewing experience.

I’m in the states and don’t have many hockey fan friends, the few I do have are Canadian (though one friend is from Michigan-close enough- another from Washington state). I’m definitely not an expert on hockey strategy, but I like the game, with the intensity and skill required. Checking and fighting were part of the high flying 80s, so maybe it’s nostalgia for me. Nevertheless, a great game.

Thanks for the YouTube clip…

Appreciate the time….

I know Robinson because of course he coached the Kings. I remember the name from his playing days and he’s on that NHL’s Top 100 list, and a hall of famer. But I remember very little of his playing career. I thought he was a skilled defenseman who didn’t fight….was that rare?

I forget your fandom goes WAY back. I’ve watched a lot of fights on YouTube, but Ive never seen that one….vicious stuff. Seeing action like that reminds me : those linesmen have to be tough also to get in there and stop these ferociously fired-up fighters.