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Originally Posted by GranteedEV
Would rather have three cups than "grit"
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I agree completely...but, yet, there are many 'Hawk fans that pine for the Bob Proberts or Dave Mansons of the world...
Myself, I just have never seen (and I attended my first game in 1965) or understood how MY big, talentless goof, punching out YOUR big, talentless goof, affords "protection" for talented players. Much better for a 4th line that causes "match up" problems for a team, or to use to develop talented youngsters at NHL speed, with limited minutes/limited risk.