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Originally Posted by jaikorven
I agree that it is declining and also agree that the players are better for it. I will always have a soft spot for a good old hockey fight though. At least if one happens now they are less likely to be staged and are actually due to true emotion.
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I think that this sums it up well. Declining is probably a good thing, but emotional over reactions will happen in sport at any level. The distinction between the two is important. I for one got a deep satisfaction from Bennett dumping a couple of fists on Nurse's face after an intense board battle, but got no pleasure from watching Lucic staggering Glass ( who was simply answering a call of duty).