Bieksa superman punch on Richards

[Mr. Canucklehead]

No, but if you know how to punch properly why not to use it in a fight? Especially when it's in your advantage.

Agreed...it was a punch. Different way of throwing one, but it was a punch. If it was an elbow/knee/kick, this would be a different story.

~Canucklehead~

 

[captainpaxil]

He'll fight Bieksa but wont fight Crosby....

he was brought up right, you dont hit girls.

With Bieksa the Canucks look to have one of the best MMA style fighters in the NHL.

Rick Rypien gives the Canucks probably the best boxer in the NHL. No real surprise as he learned from one of the best - his father Wes, a Canadian Golden Gloves champion who still boxes.
http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/sports/story.html?id=8792ce08-030a-46f6-bb00-37404e1112db

theres more than a few fans of mma in the league

http://www.mmaontap.com/mma/category/riley-cote/

when richie fights its usually to send a message to the team or to stand up for other players. with carcillo on his line now i think he can let those duties go to those better suited for it.