Mac is one of my favorite enforcers; ****ing ample hands that could knock anyone out. You listen to other enforcers opinion on who was the most terrifying enforcer during that period, the consensus was Steve MacIntyre.
After his season with the Providence Bruins where he was heavyweight champ - he had a fearsome reputation around the league. A lot of the up and comers didn't even want to test him. I remember vividly during the preseason, that not even big John Scott wanted to fight him.
Brandon Prust knows this well.Those body shots that Mac used to throw set him aside from most enforcers.
Can you blame him? Just remember what he did to Raitis Ivanans, I wouldn't want to test him.
Brasher knew he had to get in close to Big Mac, just to prevent him from using his long reach.