The Enforcer Awakens: A Pittsburgh Penguins Story Henry Orth | January 23, 2018 A long time ago, in a hockey galaxy far far away, there lived a humble yet hardy horde of trash-talking, melee-loving misfits who existed only to defend their leaders against…
Again, Colton Orr Has Something to Prove Jackie Spiegel | November 1, 2017 Colton Orr’s hands tell a story. The knuckles on his right hand, his dominant hand, are large and knobby and in stark contrast to his left. They tell the story…
Golden Knights Should Make Engelland First-Ever Captain Jackie Spiegel | September 25, 2017 When asked back in February, Calgary Flames head coach Glen Gulutzan used the word leadership multiple times when discussing then-Flames defenseman Deryk Engelland. “He gives a real calm leadership in…
Looking Back at Former Flames Face-Punchers Andrew Mendler | January 27, 2016 John Scott, one of the NHL’s last pure enforcers, is set to suit up this weekend and captain the Pacific squad at the NHL All-Star game. Scott is one of…
Honouring Colton Orr Carson Shields | April 9, 2015 The Fan As a long suffering Leafs’ fan, there have been moments over the years when I have wanted to call it quits and turn in my colours. Being a…
Q & A With Former NHL Enforcer Dave Hutchison (Part III) Andrew Forbes | February 9, 2015 While it’s been a lengthy conversation with former NHL enforcer Dave Hutchison, it’s been one of many anecdotes and reflections on the career of an NHL ‘tough guy.’ And so,…
Q & A With Former NHL Enforcer Dave Hutchison (Part II) Andrew Forbes | February 7, 2015 In part one of the interview with former NHL enforcer Dave Hutchison, we chatted about what it meant to be a role player – what it meant to be a…
Q & A With Former NHL Enforcer Dave Hutchison (Part I) Andrew Forbes | February 5, 2015 For over a decade, Dave Hutchison platooned blue lines around the NHL. From Los Angeles to Toronto – with stops in Chicago and New Jersey in between – Hutchison raked…
George Parros – A Career In Review The Hockey Writers | December 5, 2014 George Parros’ mustache is more famous than George Parros’ wrist shot but that’s fine with him. “My No. 1 priority is making it onto an NHL roster,” Parros told the…
Do the Wild Need an Enforcer? Eric Burton | October 29, 2014 Monday night, New York Rangers defenseman John Moore knocked Minnesota Wild forward Erik Haula out of the game with an elbow. According to Wild coach Mike Yeo, Haula didn’t suffer a…
Why Brandon Prust Will Retire in a Habs Uniform The Hockey Writers | October 11, 2013 Did any player on the 2012-2013 Montreal Canadiens have greater expectations and spotlight placed on them than Brandon Prust? It shouldn’t be a complicated argument. Yes, some players had what…
Tough Guy – My Life on the Edge by Bob Probert Peter Harling | March 26, 2012 Bob Probert was arguably the best enforcer in the History of the NHL. He finished fifth all time with 3,300 penalty minutes and was in 238 fights in his career.…