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Originally Posted by Rick M.
Johnny took a late cross check from behind that sent him flying near the boards in one WC game I watched. He was watching the play up ice and wasn't aware of the guy speeding up behind him. He got right back up but I was holding my breath. He'll definitely need to be alert to cheap shot artists. Goons might prevent him being roughed up unduly but they won't save him from hits and cross checks.
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Yeah. I have no idea how the goon protecting skill players mantra is still alive. This isn't the 80's.