The regular seasons were.Ahhhh the pre-“save yourself” days WERE fun.
I think he toned it down some after that crazy hit attempt on Malkin in 08 where maybe he hurt his shoulder, then again in 2010 after Vancouver went shitty then the suspension for the Campbell hit right after that.I thought he stopped hitting because suspensions. Kindof like Wilson
The Campbell suspension was the real neutering move, combined with guys like Knuble chirping in his ear about saving himself, he was changed as a player. It’s fine, whatever....SEE Stanley Cup.
Neuter for the regular season for sure. On the SC run there were some games games where AO/Wilson were in full on body check mode (game 6 vs tampa?)
I do think the first few years of players attempting to blow up AO or stand him up is another type of hilarity on the physical side.
I think it was probably like in his late 20’s before I saw him lose even one of those hits. Back then, even today, he looks vulnerable for some hits, but basically never comes out on the losing end. I think accidental collisions with teammates have been worse over the years lol.
I didnt realize that Matthews was at "The Goal" game.
When it comes to Ovie, it takes so little to make me tear up. So f***ing grateful he's our captain.
I sometimes watch him do shit during games and think "who the hell is going to pick up THAT slack when he's gone?"
Just that one-timer blast while cruising backwards in G4 this year is enough to make your jaw drop. And he does that shit ALL THE TIME.
7:41 -> 7:51
So true.