GMRwings1983

You and I agree the era has changed. I'm not hard to understand. I wish it was the older era of my youth, when hockey had more fights, more even strength goals and worse goalies. These are the biggest reasons for why I don't watch the game that much anymore. But I still don't agree with you as to what a "true enforcer" was. I agree with what it is now, but it always was an untalented player who can't skate or score, but can fight. Like I said, a Probert or Domi were the exceptions to this stereotype. McGrattan is like that superhero or action hero you liked when you were a kid, but isn't relevant anymore. He reminds me of a better time in hockey when soft euros and cheap shot artists were less likely to be on a 4th line than an enforcer.

As for guys like McCarty or Probert, yes they could play hockey. But they were the minority of enforcers for their era. Most tough guys of the 80's and 90's couldn't skate across the ice without falling down.

Really? Downey scored 18 points in over 200 games. That's what you call playing hockey? Grimson scored 39 points in over 700 games. Those guys couldn't play hockey any better than you or me. And they played for the Wings. Like I said, McGrattan is no different than those guys. The era, however, has changed. Yes, I'd bring one of those guys in. On a 4th line role, not a first line role.

Since forever? Heavyweights have never been known for their hockey skills. Guys like Probert or Domi were the exception, not the rule. The majority of other heavyweights in that era, the previous era and the following era couldn't play hockey any better than McGrattan. I will add that the heavyweight is phased out of the game now, which is why guys like McGrattan are becoming extinct. Not because McGrattan's hockey skills are somehow worse than a Stu Grimson or an Aaron Downey. Those guys couldn't last in today's NHL either. The heavyweight hasn't changed, but the prevailing thinking has changed.

Is that an enforcer's job? Since when? BTW, I once dreamed this could be an actual line in Detroit

One look from this face would make Benn pet Zetterberg's head rather than punch it.

Or maybe Ericsson doesn't punch hard enough? McGrattan would have punched Benn into the next dimension.

LOL. I hope you're joking. Dale Hunter was a freaking captain. So was Chelios. So was Wendel Clark. So was Scott Stevens. Doesn't get much dirtier than that.

All right Kafka. Let's practice. Say something.

That's fine. You'd suck at it, I'm afraid.

That's it. I'm shaving my beard tonight in honor of Kronwall.

Back cuffing?

Did he cheapshot him? I just saw him grab his jersey.

Why is Abby picking on McKenzie isntead of Benn?

Crymson, is that you?

Dallas needs help on defense. How about Kindl and a pick for Seguin?

This is insane. Reminds me of that high scoring game against the Pens a few years back.

Price has been in Montreal longer than just about any goalie in their history, other than the HOF goalies we can all name. He can handle pressure and playing in the toughest hockey market. It's doubtful that Howard would last one year playing in that market in front of that fanbase and media.

The Habs don't have to score as much as us, because Howard is not as good as Price. Price is the best goalie in the league right now. They also have a legit number one defenseman. The Wings are an average team that works really hard. But at the end of the day, we haven't been great at anything the last few years. This year, we do have an ace in the hole with our powerplay. But I don't think we can ride that throughout the playoffs. Holland needs to sure up the defense or get a big, scoring winger. I don't see either of those things happening, however.

The Stars defense is on par with the 1975 Capitals.

"We kicked many tires but the price was too high."

Let's just say, this team has to sure up a lot of areas to compete with the top teams in the East head to head.

Not to change the topic, but what in Christ's name are those hideous jerseys the Kings are wearing tonight in the Winter Classic?

Oh yes, I forgot, we're going to outscore all those top teams like we have the last few playoffs.

Yeah, there's plenty of strip clubs in Dallas for him to get over this game. And it's Saturday night. Hello.