You see concussions and other serious side effects from body checking. Why aren't you campaigning against body contact?
As to the first statement, the advent of the goon and later enforcer has done nothing at all to institutionalize fighting in general. It has institutionalized the idea of a designated fighter, but that's about it.
Many of the early NHL's biggest stars were also among its best fighters - including Shore, Horner and Black Jack Stewart. Never mind Mr. Gordie Howe Hat Trick himself. Rocket Richard would likely have faced criminal charges more than once if he played under present sensibilities.
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