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Originally Posted by arsmaster
Ballard dropping the mitts with Bertuzzi last season is enough toughness for me.
I don't think Ballard avoids the hits because he isn't tough, he avoids them so he can try and use his skill set (skating) to make the play.
Kthsn's analysis makes the most sense here.
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That Bertuzzi incident sticks out for me as well. Ballard plays the game hard, which is more than you can say for some of the other guys on the team.