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NHL Enforcers

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…

Categories Penguins History, Pittsburgh Penguins

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…

Categories Editor's Choice, New York Rangers, Player Profiles

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…

Categories Vegas Golden Knights

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…

Categories Calgary Flames, Flames History, Trending

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…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Marlies

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,…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Toronto Maple Leafs

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…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Los Angeles Kings

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…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Los Angeles Kings

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…

Categories Anaheim Ducks, Montreal Canadiens, Player Profiles

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…

Categories Minnesota Wild

Why Brandon Prust Will Retire in a Habs Uniform

Nathan Currier | 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…

Categories Montreal Canadiens, Player Profiles

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.…

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