WorkingOvertime 536 Report post Posted April 24, 2011 I've been surprised at the amount of 'enforcers' dressing this year in the playoffs. Below is the list of enforcers playing (I'll probably forget some). Zac Rinaldo (Philly) Carcillo (Philly) Westgarth (LA) Clifford (LA)- has been chipping in nicely. Eager (Sharks) Scott (Chicago) Rupp (Pitt) Asham (Pitt) Biz Nasty (Yotes) Shawn Thornton (Boston) Prust (Rangers) Parros (Ducks) IMO this is a good sign for the new type of enforcer that can also play. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esteef 2,679 Report post Posted April 24, 2011 The league must need to sell more tickets. esteef Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Howard He Do It?! Report post Posted April 24, 2011 Jimmy Howard (Detroit) 2 Datsyuk Fan and F2B&G reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted April 24, 2011 Not only has there been alot of enforcers playing, but the amount of fights in the 1st round has been way up too. Gotta love it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Finnish Wing 110 Report post Posted April 24, 2011 Conclusion: get an enforcer = get to the playoffs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WorkingOvertime 536 Report post Posted April 24, 2011 Conclusion: get an enforcer = get to the playoffs. This is probably a negative for the posters here (me included) that want an enforcer. I doubt the Wings would ever ice Scott, Westgarth, Biz Nasty, Parros, or Rinaldo in a playoff game (not that the Wings should), and thus these type of players will likely choose to sign with teams that will give them playing time and be successful. Finding an enforcer that has skill and is willing to be the Wings' 13th/14th forward is likely getting more difficult. Regardless, it's nice to see the play of enforcers elevating to the level that they can be counted on to play in the playoffs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigWillieStyle 662 Report post Posted April 24, 2011 I think a lot of that has been based on injuries and suspensions. And guys like Prust and Thornton were regular contributing 4th liners during the season. Nonetheless, it's good to see some teams playing with muscle in the playoffs. Just wonder if that trend will continue as the rounds go by? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjlegend 155 Report post Posted April 24, 2011 I've been surprised at the amount of 'enforcers' dressing this year in the playoffs. Below is the list of enforcers playing (I'll probably forget some). Zac Rinaldo (Philly) Carcillo (Philly) Westgarth (LA) Clifford (LA)- has been chipping in nicely. Eager (Sharks) Scott (Chicago) Rupp (Pitt) Asham (Pitt) Biz Nasty (Yotes) Shawn Thornton (Boston) Prust (Rangers) Parros (Ducks) IMO this is a good sign for the new type of enforcer that can also play. Stalberg (Chicago) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted April 24, 2011 It used to happen all the time in the 80's and 90's. Less common now, but many of the enforcers listed are guys who played a full season with their team. Not a surprise that they'd play the playoffs too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WorkingOvertime 536 Report post Posted April 24, 2011 It used to happen all the time in the 80's and 90's. Less common now, but many of the enforcers listed are guys who played a full season with their team. Not a surprise that they'd play the playoffs too. You're correct about most of them playing with the team for the full season, with Rinaldo being the exception. I would think more teams would do what the Wings did in 08 with Downey- play him during the season, and use other players in the playoffs. Hopefully this trend is evidence that enforcers are upping their play. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted April 24, 2011 It is, after all, only the quarter-finals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shaman 713 Report post Posted April 24, 2011 Yea, no wonder why all those teams swept their first round opponents and the wings are having a hard time closing out their series. 4 HankthaTank, Klunzo, mjlegend and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WorkingOvertime 536 Report post Posted April 24, 2011 (edited) Yea, no wonder why all those teams swept their first round opponents and the wings are having a hard time closing out their series. Awesome logic. Where in this thread did anyone suggest that having enforcers in the playoffs is what Detroit needs? Are you just trolling, or do you have a point to add to the discussion? Edited April 24, 2011 by WorkingOvertime Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shoreline Report post Posted April 24, 2011 It all depends on what niche the enforcer fills that their team needs. Obviously the Red Wings don't need one, but other teams make use, and the pure goon days are going bye-bye. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shaman 713 Report post Posted April 24, 2011 Awesome logic. Where in this thread did anyone suggest that having enforcers in the playoffs is what Detroit needs? Are you just trolling, or do you have a point to add to the discussion? My point, so far in all these series I've seen the following: Cheap shots, over dependence on the first two lines for offense, runs being taking at net minders, and not many fights. It seems that there are a lot of enforcers who are slacking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shoreline Report post Posted April 24, 2011 My point, so far in all these series I've seen the following: Cheap shots, over dependence on the first two lines for offense, runs being taking at net minders, and not many fights. It seems that there are a lot of enforcers who are slacking. We need a facepalm emoticon for these forums.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WorkingOvertime 536 Report post Posted April 24, 2011 (edited) . Edited October 14, 2016 by WorkingOvertime Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10 Minute Misconduct 104 Report post Posted April 24, 2011 Half of those players arn't true enforcers... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuklz 15 Report post Posted April 24, 2011 We have Dats. We're always ahead of the trend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WorkingOvertime 536 Report post Posted April 24, 2011 (edited) . Edited October 14, 2016 by WorkingOvertime Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Finnish Wing 110 Report post Posted April 24, 2011 Half of those players arn't true enforcers... What's an "true" enforcer? Someone who can ONLY fight and play no actual hockey? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted April 24, 2011 I've been surprised at the amount of 'enforcers' dressing this year in the playoffs. Below is the list of enforcers playing (I'll probably forget some). Zac Rinaldo (Philly) Carcillo (Philly) Westgarth (LA) Clifford (LA)- has been chipping in nicely. Eager (Sharks) Scott (Chicago) Rupp (Pitt) Asham (Pitt) Biz Nasty (Yotes) Shawn Thornton (Boston) Prust (Rangers) Parros (Ducks) IMO this is a good sign for the new type of enforcer that can also play. The ones in bold have lost or are losing currently in their series. 4 winning, 8 losing. Conclusion, you dress an enforcer, you're probably going to lose the series 2 mjlegend and HankthaTank reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WorkingOvertime 536 Report post Posted April 24, 2011 The ones in bold have lost or are losing currently in their series. 4 winning, 8 losing. Conclusion, you dress an enforcer, you're probably going to lose the series Wings haven't won a cup recently without an enforcer regularly dressed in the regular season. I hope that changes this year though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jollymania 162 Report post Posted April 24, 2011 We need a facepalm emoticon for these forums.. there has been like 1 legitimate fight, maybe 2, the rest have been meaningless hugslaps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted April 24, 2011 Wings haven't won a cup recently without an enforcer regularly dressed in the regular season. I hope that changes this year though. I was taking a jab at the poster that said if you want to make the playoffs you need an enforcer. I was simply showing that if you have an enforcer that there's a good chance you'll lose. It was suppose to be sarcastic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
