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Why is the NHL so soft nowadays?
Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2015 6:33 am
by Bassmaster1984
Was watching an old game from early 90's between Toronto and LA. Massive amounts of hitting and a few scaps. Got me wondering why the game still isn't like this? More figure skating in today's game. Damn, I miss old time hockey!!!
Re: Why is the NHL so soft nowadays?
Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2015 7:23 am
by Bludegeon
There are a lot more better skaters and skill players then back then.
There is also a salary cap and the most expensive players are needing to be protected..
Gone are the days of the goons patrolling the ice and takin care of business. The refs call a lot more penalties now. It's like in all sports. They start to soften up after a while. Watch an NFL game from 15 years ago. Same thing. Hell, watch an NFL game from just the 90's and you will see a major difference.
Re: Why is the NHL so soft nowadays?
Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2015 11:43 am
by Bassmaster1984
Very sad.
Re: Why is the NHL so soft nowadays?
Posted: Thu Sep 24, 2015 12:37 am
by Kid-Wicked
can't hit what you can't catch