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Originally Posted by dammage79
Here's what I believe when it comes to fighting in hockey.
It has a tangible effect in a game or on a teams psyche.
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I agree.
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Originally Posted by dammage79
The one and only point I will make on how it can effect a teams fortunes long term is "The Brawl" last season against Vancouver. Anyone who did not see the foundation being solidified for this team long term from that incident is turning a blind eye to help their opinion.
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Perhaps, and I have not made any claims about "The Brawl." However, I will say that it your statement with regards to its impact is also a very good candidate as a confirmation bias. We already have beliefs about fighting—justified or otherwise. NHL players already hold beliefs about fighting—justified or otherwise. When fights occur, we all naturally return to our (unjustified?) beliefs for confirmation of what happened. Sometimes, that belief is so strong that it can have long term effects on behaviour, or induce other beliefs.
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Originally Posted by dammage79
That bonded the team, gave us what we are seeing today in some part.
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Possibly. But I am willing to bet that with or without "The Brawl" this team is likely still in a playoff position today.
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Originally Posted by dammage79
I hope fighting in hockey stays. Much to the chagrin of the anti-fighting lobbyists.
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Of course, but this is not because of how badly hockey needs fighting so much as it is about how it entertains you.