dahrougem2
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Sucks for the timing too because we know Bordy loves to be at his agitating best vs the Blues. He drives them nuts
Maybe by then they'll be ready to bring up someone else who can play that role and hopefully contribute a little hockey too.
Hopefully by then they'll realize they don't need someone to play that role and they'll have good hockey players in the lineup instead.
Roy likes his big boys but if he gets enough real talent in those big kids then yeah maybe there's no need for an enforcer. But I don't think the physical presence is going to go away, he wants more. For example Geertsen can fight like a heavy weight so if he can do that at the NHL level and actually play defense then that's a double bonus.
He's never come right out and said it, but I'm constantly getting the feeling based on little comments from him, that Roy would be happy to see fighting completely go away in the NHL. Not sure I understand why he feels that way either.
Even as recently as the Landy-Ladd fight. He was heaping praise on him, while at the same time making sure to tell everyone they're not necessarily for fighting.
Bordy's career might be in jeopardy with this season too. I think he's one of, if not the best 4th line enforcers in the league, both in his fighting ability, and playing ability for an enforcer, but the reality is they're always fighting to stay in the NHL. That's why McLeod's been one of the best in his roles, because he's stuck while most everyone else like him has struggled.
If Bordy doesn't have a good season (by his standards) next year, it could be tough for him on the UFA market.
Sucks for the timing too because we know Bordy loves to be at his agitating best vs the Blues. He drives them nuts
In some ways I believe him but in other ways I think he's being PC. I think he liked the Landy fight and was giving it a PC slant but when he says fighting is declining and will eventually go away I believe that's his true opinion there. But there is a big difference between fighting and having a physical presence, which I do think he's very much for. I believe he will make the team more physical as the years go by. I don't think fighting will go away in this era at least so he's going to need some guys around that can handle business when they need to but I can believe he doesn't really want his team to start it.
I probably should look this up before saying this but aren't they at least top 10 in hits or around that?
Colorado Avalanche @Avalanche 1m1 minute ago
Injury Update: Borna Rendulic (broken leg), out indefinitely.
Jesus, had no idea it was that bad
Colorado Avalanche @Avalanche 1m1 minute ago
Injury Update: Borna Rendulic (broken leg), out indefinitely.
Jesus, had no idea it was that bad