So watching the replay at the beginning of the game. Hrudey was even saying Calgary putting the energy line to change their game with their struggles lately. Then the PBP guy mentioned the visiting team submits their starting lineup ahead of time. So, clearly I didn't think Hartley had any intention on 5 on 5 brawl especially when he put in Smid and Butler on D. If the intention is there, he would have put SOB as Smid's partner. The blame I think should be Torts for countering with tough guys. If he put in his first line, none of these brouhaha would happen. If you are McGrattan or Westgarth, how would you feel if you see Sestito and that tough guy they just called up on the ice at the beginning of the game. Torts got the nerves to be ticked off.
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