[dustygoon]

From their cushy sofa in front of a TV, unathletic fans who've never played pro hockey say "why do we need players like this?"

Scouts, GM's who have played and actual current players say "it's nice to have grit in the lineup".

It is obviously important to them. You don't need scoring from your 4th line. So many teams have players like this including top teams that win cups. I believe players, coaches and GM's when they say they feel better when there is some toughness in the lineup. There are less nuclear options that can't skate in the league these days, but there is a roll for the Jeannot's and Maroon's. Greer can skate by all accounts.

I like it.