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I completely disagree. Bordeleau has more to him that just fighting. Not only is he an imposing presence but his checking causes absolute mayhem. A better player than a lot of enforcers in this league. He didnt play 127 game in the show by being useful with his fists. If that was the case then goons like Trevor Gillies would have played more than 2 NHL games
I cannot comment on the future.
My comment was concerning an injury inflicted in his only fight in the UK. My fear is that an old injury has left long term damage which may mean fighting or the threat of is instantly removed, making his role less attractive for the investment it has cost.
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My comment was concerning an injury inflicted in his only fight in the UK. My fear is that an old injury has left long term damage which may mean fighting or the threat of is instantly removed, making his role less attractive for the investment it has cost.
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People have bad days, weeks, months. It's impossible for humans to perform at 100%, 100% of the time. And even though it's hard to believe, Bownsy is human too. Besides, our D has been leaving him out to dry recently...
When people on this forum scream for consistency, what they really expect is for the players to unreaslitically perform super humanly and win every single game.
I just hope that the players don't actually read any of this (often) tripe - there is nothing more discouraging than being blasted by your own fans.
When people on this forum scream for consistency, what they really expect is for the players to unreaslitically perform super humanly and win every single game.
I just hope that the players don't actually read any of this (often) tripe - there is nothing more discouraging than being blasted by your own fans.
But what was so menacing and terrifying for opposition players was the devastating hits Brad could inflict. Any opposition player was a potential target (small guys excepted) - just the thought of that had players worried on their shifts!
Bordy is a clean and precise hitter. Understand an injury will limit the physicality and it needs to heal. When he is ready, though , those hits are monsterous and at the right time in a game do get a big reaction from the crowd....old style, tough, hardnosed Devils' hockey when neccessary. Brad would be proud!
Bordy's size used successfully in some early games to screen opposition goalie. Would love to see more of that. This is one of McGrattan's roles at the Panthers.
Bordy is a clean and precise hitter. Understand an injury will limit the physicality and it needs to heal. When he is ready, though , those hits are monsterous and at the right time in a game do get a big reaction from the crowd....old style, tough, hardnosed Devils' hockey when neccessary. Brad would be proud!
Bordy's size used successfully in some early games to screen opposition goalie. Would love to see more of that. This is one of McGrattan's roles at the Panthers.
Think you're being a bit harsh; everyone's entitled to their opinion. Reading the comments, and from what I witnessed on Saturday, we're not asking for superhuman performances, but the team does the basics.
Anyway, it sounds like they rectified many of the issues on Sunday, and looking forward to that continuing this week!
Anyway, it sounds like they rectified many of the issues on Sunday, and looking forward to that continuing this week!
Well actually you said you could critique them if you were Britains best goaltender. You also said 5 skaters need to have made a mistake before a goaltender concedes, which is utter nonsense too. By the way, it wasn't my post that criticised Bowns in the first place. He's received plenty of praise from me on this forum over the years, particularly last season. I'm not bothered whether you're a goalie or not. I've watched enough hockey over 30 years to know when a goaltender is struggling and he hasn't been at his best since the start of the season. Now, that could be injury related, who knows. But if he's injured, get him out of the line up to heal, we appear to have a more than adequate replacement while Bowns gets the rest he obviously needs. Hopefully, he'll get healed now and come back stronger.
I don't think so. When they win, people here think they are a team of superheroes - they lose a couple of games and everyone thinks we are useless!
It's a very long season - won't win them all!
We got 3 out of 4 points last weekend and according to a lot of people here, the world had been consumed by demons and no ones life was worth living
It's a very long season - won't win them all!
We got 3 out of 4 points last weekend and according to a lot of people here, the world had been consumed by demons and no ones life was worth living
I don't think so. When they win, people here think they are a team of superheroes - they lose a couple of games and everyone thinks we are useless!
It's a very long season - won't win them all!
We got 3 out of 4 points last weekend and according to a lot of people here, the world had been consumed by demons and no ones life was worth living
It's a very long season - won't win them all!
We got 3 out of 4 points last weekend and according to a lot of people here, the world had been consumed by demons and no ones life was worth living