Brendan Shanahan - The biggest joke of the NHL?????

[The Rube]

Re: Brendan Shanahan - The biggest joke of the NHL?????

No, I've not read it.

You must. It provides a TON of insight into the nuances of fighting/enforcing. From back in the day, until now. Discusses the Bertuzzi incident and the McSorley incident, too.

[The Rube]

Re: Brendan Shanahan - The biggest joke of the NHL?????

Here's a link to a USA Today article with the author of The Code:

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/hocke...fighting_N.htm

Pertaining to your "fake fights:"

Rules of engagement. When one issues the universal challenge, "Want to go?" both typically drop their gloves at the same time to avoid a two-minute instigator penalty. It's bad form for a tough guy fresh off the bench to challenge another who's tired at the end of his shift, says Bernstein. There's professional courtesy. Fedoruk says he has declined to pick fights with rivals recovering from a broken hand, stitches or a facial injury.

[Handyman]

Re: Brendan Shanahan - The biggest joke of the NHL?????

Sorry but I agree those are fake fights. Fights that come as a part of play are one thing...two guys pulling that crap look like wussies not like tough guys.