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Originally Posted by 3rd liner
I'm not liking the sportsnet (and others) narrative that Perry and Tkachuk are the 'same player'. Sure, there are generic similarities. Do they both get under the other team's skin? Absolutely. Considered agitators? Yes. Do other teams hate them? Yes. Perry wouldn't fight out of his weight class. Tkachuk- squared off with caveman and Wheeler. I won't argue Tkachuk has some growing up to do to become captain. Perry has never grown up. Still a scumbag. Still remember the injury he faked against the flames in 2015. Went down like he had taken a shotgun blast to the leg from Stajan. Came back in the game shortly after drawing that penalty and scored the game winner I believe. And just suspended in Feb for elbowing Pred's Ellis in the head a the winter classic. Don't compare a piece of **** to a future captain.
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Homer alert.
Perry's had a 15 year NHL career. I suspect Tkachuk's list of borderline suspension-worthy plays will likely be as long as Perry's in 15 years.
Perry also has a Richard trophy and a Stanley Cup. He's a rat, but he's been a guy I've wanted on my team since he was drafted.
Just like Tkachuk.
Edit: and a Hart trophy!