He's had 18-27 every season with the Ducks. He only has 6 this year in what's about to be 29 games [as of writing], what's going on? Worried about CTE?
He's had 18-27 every season with the Ducks. He only has 6 this year in what's about to be 29 games [as of writing], what's going on? Worried about CTE?
Because he has a coach currently who is not a huge fan of fighting and a gm who wants to turn the team into a red wings style. Aka hes handcuffed.
Because he has a coach currently who is not a huge fan of fighting and a gm who wants to turn the team into a red wings style. Aka hes handcuffed.
What makes you think Boudreau doesn't like fighting? It's unfortunately true that he wants guys who do that to be able to play a little too. Parros can and that's why he's still in most nights.
Is the coach the reason he's not fighting? Why didn't he challenge Boll tonight?
You no longer need a heavyweight like Parros when other teams don't have one themselves. But this Ducks team could use a Kevin Sawyer type just about now.
No one is fighting since Boudreau took over and we have some players like Pelley and Brookbank who used to fight as well. Do Perry, Getzlaf or Ryan have a single fight this year?
No one is fighting since Boudreau took over and we have some players like Pelley and Brookbank who used to fight as well. Do Perry, Getzlaf or Ryan have a single fight this year?
Parros fought McGrattan and Stuart right after Boudreau took over, and I mean, why else would Boudreau want him in the line-up. Perry, Getzlaf, and Ryan don't need to fight.
You no longer need a heavyweight like Parros when other teams don't have one themselves. But this Ducks team could use a Kevin Sawyer type just about now.
I guess his days are numbered But what about Jackman on Monday?
We play the Wild on the 14th, they still have Kassian up, he's a big young Heavyweight.
The Ducks used to force other teams to toughen up, other team without a heavyweight got run and abused. RPG used to even play tough too. Those were the days
I honestly think it's medical. Look how long they prevent boxers from fighting when they get a retinal tear. And Washington was typically middle of the pack for majors. Only some of them were Ovechkin cheapshotting people.
Parros has to be put into the press box permanently now, he doesn't have the skills to contribute anything meaningful anymore, doesn't enforce what so ever.
Jacques may be a headcase, but I'd rather see him fighting anything that moves then Parros skating around doing nothing.
It is apparent to us folks in Syracuse that the Ducks are indeed looking to go to the team toughness lineup. This shows the sad state of hockey within the organization as the Ducks have been successful with a fourth line that flat out made life very difficult for the opposition.
If Jacques is the best hope the team has in the system, you might as well go actively shopping in the off season or before the trade deadline. He is scoring in Syracuse this season, so his role as a protector is diminished. Not sure who was more surprised Jacques dropped the gloves at home last night, us fans or the Toronto player he fought. No one, and I honestly mean no one, currently dressing regularly for the Crunch is going to fill the heavy role for the Ducks or any other team in the NHL or AHL for that matter. Brittian is probably the closest the Ducks have, but he is not getting game time for Syracuse which is not good for his development. He reminds me of Tom Sestito when Sestito was first in Syracuse. Could not keep his balance with double edges skates, but was willing to try and act the tough guy role. Sestito took time to become the ahole he is today, but got plenty of ice time skating with Crunch teams that supported tough play. While Brittian does not have the history of Sestito's scoring at the junior level, Brittian is bigger and skates better at this stage. He is 22, so he could develop under the correct system.
BB has had a history of not dressing heavys for regular shifts. His minor league teams have had two or three in case of need as call ups, but he prefers team toughness. Having that history of tough guys in the minors, and the Crunch not having even one legit heavy are very disappointing for many Crunch fans. This is the same style the Crunch are actively playing, per Coach Yawney.
The day of the Heavyweight Fighter is over. Goon Life is over. Not that I'm going to cry about either. All I can say is it's about time. i've been saying that the heavy weight fighter is over for a few years now and there is a new breed of wanted type of fighter i the middle weight guy who can score 10-20 goals and add to the team. Don't forget this is the Age Of Salary Cap and there is no room for these players anymore.
A couple of you don't even seem to like Parros anymore, wow, the Ducks fanbase has changed. Parros is awesome, but this is clearly the last year of the heavyweight, I'm sure he'll find a few more "dance partners" this year though.
A couple of you don't even seem to like Parros anymore, wow, the Ducks fanbase has changed. Parros is awesome, but this is clearly the last year of the heavyweight, I'm sure he'll find a few more "dance partners" this year though.
BM has changed the team and sadly he is worshipped by many, Boston has shown you can win with a heavy and a tough lineup and hopefully we will go back to how we won a cup. You can take advantage of weaker teams by combining skill and intimidation it works and most of all is entertaining to the fans.
Boston has shown you can win with a heavy and a tough lineup and hopefully we will go back to how we won a cup. You can take advantage of weaker teams by combining skill and intimidation it works and most of all is entertaining to the fans.
I agree, the Bruins and Rangers are the perfect examples of this. Also every team who has won a cup since '07 other than Detroit have had a combination of skill, size and toughness and with many players willing to drop the gloves and play a physical brand of hockey.
I also think Getzlaf & Perry are at their best when the team in general is playing physical hockey and we have physicality throughout the lineup and a heavyweight dropping the gloves.
I agree, the Bruins and Rangers are the perfect examples of this. Also every team who has won a cup since '07 other than Detroit have had a combination of skill, size and toughness and with many players willing to drop the gloves and play a physical brand of hockey.
I also think Getzlaf & Perry are at their best when the team in general is playing physical hockey and we have physicality throughout the lineup and a heavyweight dropping the gloves.
Detroit did have Aaron Downey though, a tough guy who added nothing offensively, who played in the regular season, but this is conveniently forgotten by the anti-fighting crowd.
And before that they had Kocur and Mcarty but Detroit fans like to ignore them. I hate how Detroit fan anti enforcer attitude has slowly creeped up in this fanbase
For the record, I'm not anti-enforcer. I'm anti-crappy enforcer. They can be respectful when fighting but they have to be ******** otherwise. They have to be feared both in a fight and for what they'll do to you otherwise if you won't fight. Ducks haven't had a player like that in forever. Mike Brown was the last player with that kind of attitude (yeah I know, not an enforcer). Probert is one of my favorite players of all time.
For the record, I'm not anti-enforcer. I'm anti-crappy enforcer. They can be respectful when fighting but they have to be ******** otherwise. They have to be feared both in a fight and for what they'll do to you otherwise if you won't fight. Ducks haven't had a player like that in forever. Mike Brown was the last player with that kind of attitude (yeah I know, not an enforcer). Probert is one of my favorite players of all time.
Am I alone in thinking Mike Brown is the worst trade of Murray's tenure? I don't mean in terms of value, but what it cost this team.
For the record, I'm not anti-enforcer. I'm anti-crappy enforcer. They can be respectful when fighting but they have to be ******** otherwise. They have to be feared both in a fight and for what they'll do to you otherwise if you won't fight. Ducks haven't had a player like that in forever. Mike Brown was the last player with that kind of attitude (yeah I know, not an enforcer). Probert is one of my favorite players of all time.
I agree 100% but imo any enforcer is better than some useless soft defensive specialist or non fighter. Parros can play pretty good, a decent fighter, has shown he will fight as many times as needed but he just doesnt have that mean streak or hatred.
But what about Jackman on Monday?
