Plus Laraque fought while there were many heavyweights left in the league.
Running after a guy and jumping in a play to fight is not the same. I think Xhekaj did the right thing, like I said, I don't understand what staged fights really bring to the game.
I have been watching and associated with this game for many decades. I had always hoped that as a species we would progress to the point where every thinking person would readily ask what level or type of fighting, in any form, brings or adds to this great sport. To show the state of the human condition , as an administrator of an amateur sport organization, I have attended multiple sport /recreational conferences where the agenda included both presentations on the application of Rowan's Law (concussion prevention) and the promotion/regulation of combat sports. A somewhat bewildering inconsistency. But what do I know. Such is the state of the human condition which is amply and darkly confirmed by the raging wars that beset the world today. But hey, Xhekaj, is a great fighter. So let's all celebrate that.
Hey, the world needs soft intellects like yourself just as much as we need the hardened brutes. Can't we all just get along.
The thing that kills me is Kaiden Ghule has shown me to be the most intelligent Dman for joining the rush. His plays have by far the best outcomes of anyone in terms of execution. I honestly don't get why they don't use him on PP 1. Matheson still bugs me with his play selection.
I'm open to trading anybody if it's for the betterment of the team, but if we're trading Guhle, there better be one heck of a player coming back. I can't see it happening but nothing is guaranteed.
That's called the Shea Weber strategy; you start by injuring opponents with your slapshots from the point for 4-5 years, and then lanes open up for your shot to hit the net later on in your career
Weber bombs were lethal.That's called the Shea Weber strategy; you start by injuring opponents with your slapshots from the point for 4-5 years, and then lanes open up for your shot to hit the net later on in your career
Like his physical/fighting prowess, Xhekaj’s shooting penchant will soon become an instrument of intimidation. The fact that he ‘bounced’ a near 100 mph shot off a defender ( he survived) will spread around the league like wildfire. It soon will be a very brave sole that will rush him at the point. If it causes even a moment of hesitation, that is difference between getting the puck through or it being blocked. Intimidation comes in many forms.
Neither. If i am KH, I would take more sensible approach and sign both(Guhle/Xhekaj) for a bridge deal, you don't have to copy Ottawa or Buffalo with their signings. I think obviously if you can get them signed long term for a small cap hit, you do it but if they start asking 8M+, no way I would do it.
If he had juuuust a little bit more sideways mobility like Barron or Hutson he would be amazing, but that's a lot to ask for a 6"4 guy who has never been great at skating. He will get thereThat's called the Shea Weber strategy; you start by injuring opponents with your slapshots from the point for 4-5 years, and then lanes open up for your shot to hit the net later on in your career
He walks the blue line well for a huge guy and his extended reach makes up for his minor limitations in lateral skating ability.
