Oh boy...sometimes discussing hockey on here is a lot like talking to a 3 year old.
No one should suggest "intimidation" outweighs skills (when making roster decisions). Being tough will not win you more games than being skilled. But to imply and argue that size, physical play and intimidation absolutely does not exist is asinine. You're out of your gord if you think hockey players don't grit their mouthpiece going against certain players. Fact is, it exists, and its very real. Again, sitting behind your keyboard you can spew whatever nonsense you want but when actual NHL players clamor for these type of players on their team suggests You're wrong. Again I'm not suggesting intimidation should be more valued than skill, I'm just stating that it's a part of the game. Sorry to burst anyone's bubble but if you disagree, you're simply wrong.
If you want to discuss which players are more timid and nervous to play that part of the game, sure, fire away. Not all players will be intimidated but spare yourselves the embarrassment by pretending that NHL players have zero fear of any player, in any league, in the whole world.
No one should suggest "intimidation" outweighs skills (when making roster decisions). Being tough will not win you more games than being skilled. But to imply and argue that size, physical play and intimidation absolutely does not exist is asinine. You're out of your gord if you think hockey players don't grit their mouthpiece going against certain players. Fact is, it exists, and its very real. Again, sitting behind your keyboard you can spew whatever nonsense you want but when actual NHL players clamor for these type of players on their team suggests You're wrong. Again I'm not suggesting intimidation should be more valued than skill, I'm just stating that it's a part of the game. Sorry to burst anyone's bubble but if you disagree, you're simply wrong.
If you want to discuss which players are more timid and nervous to play that part of the game, sure, fire away. Not all players will be intimidated but spare yourselves the embarrassment by pretending that NHL players have zero fear of any player, in any league, in the whole world.