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Originally Posted by Flash Walken
Remember that time Dion checked laraque out of his skates?
Those were the days. Those were the days.
They were good while they lasted:
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While extremely exciting for fans I am glad all these rules have come in. Its created a faster/more skilled game. Most of Dion's hits would all be deemed illegal today which I believe to be a huge factor in the decrease of his play.
Forwards used to be intimidated to come in on him & go into the boards with him which made it easier for him to make the defensive play.
The new rules make it much more difficult D men actually stand a guy up or go 1 v 1.
Stricter leaving the feet rules +
No head shots +
Blind sides often called +
A head high slap shot no teammate wants to go to the net for
=
Dion having very little to offer anymore!