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Originally Posted by codynw
I think he could be, but he might not want to be.
For most people, having everybody hate you isn't fun. Obviously some guys embrace it, and maybe even enjoy it (Marchand, Perry, Rousell) but it's not for everyone and I wouldn't blame him if he didn't want to fill this role.
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He is picking his spots. He was a great agitator against Vancouver in the playoffs, and then got hurt in the first game against Anaheim in round 2.
I think it was an interview or discusson on SN960 early on in the season and the coaches were talking to Ferland to pick his spots better. His body is his asset and he won't last long if he goes out to hit everything in site.
Same thing for Bouma. Last year his season ended in injury and I wouldn't be surprised if he pushed through injuries for three months before breaking his arm. He too is probably trying to pick his spots, and his game is suffering because he only know how to go full out.
Two of these guys are great but we need another two, so that they can all offset each other, and two guys who take a regular shift. Not Bollig who doesn't play every game and doesn't get much ice time when he does play.