Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted August 23, 2010 Now I know this subject causes issues among members here, but I'd honestly like to hear people's opinions on what teams will be the meanest this upcoming year. I'd like to discuss individual "enforcers" with everybody. In no way, shape, or form am I purposely trying to brew trouble. I simply would like to talk about the rough and nasty side of the game. I don't want this to turn into a debate thread, I just wanna talk grit and fighting. Who do you feel will be the meanest team this year? Discuss (Without arguing) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjm502 165 Report post Posted August 23, 2010 (edited) My early predictions for fm leaders are the Ducks, Flames, and Leafs. Philly will obviously be up there too but im excluding them from my list. And Colton Orr will continue to kick everyone's ass. Edited August 23, 2010 by cjm502 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted August 23, 2010 Toronto, Anaheim, Calgary, and Edmonton for me. With the Leafs adding Mike Brown, and with the possibility of Jay Rosehill playing a bit more than last year, I think Toronto will be up there in fighting majors. Edmonton won't get pushed around, with the additions of Steve MacIntyre, Colin Fraser, and Jim Vandermeer. There's still some tough guys available, like Brian McGrattan, Donald Brashear, and Nick Tarnasky. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigWillieStyle 662 Report post Posted August 23, 2010 I am fully expecting Jimmy Howard to lead The Wings in fighting majors this season...... ... And that's a pretty sad thought. 2 Hockeymom1960 and F.Michael reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jusek 437 Report post Posted August 23, 2010 I am fully expecting Jimmy Howard to lead The Wings in fighting majors this season...... ... And that's a pretty sad thought. How about Aaron Downey? 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockey Convert 55 Report post Posted August 23, 2010 Toronto, Anaheim, Calgary, and Edmonton for me. Yeah, I think the same. I would add that though none of the individual teams may challenge those listed above, the Atlantic division as a whole seems to be gearing up for a roughneck season. I'm not sure all the causes exactly; it seems like the Rangers may have just been choosing to go that direction, and the other teams followed. Or maybe to some extent trying to match Philly's success? Not sure, but I think those games could be fun to watch this season. I may try to get the extortionate Center-Ice package for that reason, plus being able to really see the Wings games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WorkingOvertime 536 Report post Posted August 23, 2010 (edited) . Edited October 14, 2016 by WorkingOvertime Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted August 23, 2010 Flyers and Bruins per usual? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HadThomasVokounOnFortSt 878 Report post Posted August 23, 2010 I wish the Red Wings would of got the Boogyman, I love watching him fight and I think the Red Wings need someone like that. Ducks are always number 1 on my list. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivalred 630 Report post Posted August 23, 2010 Philly and Ducks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,789 Report post Posted August 23, 2010 I heard Brashear may be signing with the KHL. Don't know if it's legit, though. I think the Leafs, Ducks and Flyers are a safe bet for toughest teams. However, Anaheim and Philly don't really have a great enforcer, if I'm not mistaken. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted August 23, 2010 (edited) Oh and Sutton will make sure Ducks are right up there as well, almost 6'7 and a massive checker and is a bit mean Edited August 23, 2010 by mindfly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,789 Report post Posted August 23, 2010 Oh and Sutton will make sure Ducks are right up there as well, almost 6'7 and a massive checker and is a bit mean Sutton is not a good fighter. For his size, he's a terrible fighter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted August 23, 2010 In my book you don't have to be a fighter to be a part of a mean team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frozen-Man 144 Report post Posted August 23, 2010 I think that Philly (of course), Toronto and Anaheim will be fun to watch from a fighting perspective. Colton Orr will will continue to be my favorite guy to watch pummel people. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jollymania 162 Report post Posted August 24, 2010 In my book you don't have to be a fighter to be a part of a mean team. +100000000 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newfy 695 Report post Posted August 24, 2010 I think Toronto's toughness is overrated actually. Orr is arguably the best enforcer in the league but other then him I just don't think their team is a tough as people seem too think. Mike Brown is just a middleweight and nothing special, Rosehill only played about 15 games last season (he is actually really good for a fighter he has wheels and a touch around the net), and most of the other guys are punks who aren't really tough. Phaneuf fights non fighters anymore, Schenn is a crappy fighter, Beauch never fights, Komi hardly fights now and the list goes on. They are a mean squad for sure but I really think overrated as well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buppy 1,720 Report post Posted August 24, 2010 ...Beauch never fights ... Kopy will be glad to hear that. Rangers should be tough, with Booger and Prust, and a few other guys that will drop them on occasion. Like someone else mentioned, the Atlantic division will be entertaining for fight fans this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WorkingOvertime 536 Report post Posted August 24, 2010 I think Toronto's toughness is overrated actually. Orr is arguably the best enforcer in the league but other then him I just don't think their team is a tough as people seem too think. Mike Brown is just a middleweight and nothing special, Rosehill only played about 15 games last season (he is actually really good for a fighter he has wheels and a touch around the net), and most of the other guys are punks who aren't really tough. Phaneuf fights non fighters anymore, Schenn is a crappy fighter, Beauch never fights, Komi hardly fights now and the list goes on. They are a mean squad for sure but I really think overrated as well I agree. Toronto isn't stacked with fighters. However, they manage to do a great job of enforcing. Orr takes on the heavies, and the other 'fighters' (Komi, Schenn, etc) are willing to go if anyone takes liberties. Hopefully Rosey makes it into more games this year (he and Orr playing together was amazing). Between Orr and Brown, the Leafs should have 40 fights, and the others will likely get ~20. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted August 24, 2010 I don't think Toronto is done yet this offseason. I think Burke will lure Raffi Torres and a veteran bottom 6 guy like Steve Begin, Darcy Tucker, or Adam Mair. I'm rooting for Rosehill to get some games under his belt this year. Dallas won't be getting pushed around, with a 4th line of Barch-Sutherby-Burish. Carolina hasn't picked up anyone notable this year, do they still consider Tom Kostopoulos their tough guy? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites