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I think "gutless" goes a little far when it comes to Messier. But yeah, I don't think people realize how dirty and vicious he was. I remember a night when it looked like he and Vladimir Konstantinov looked like they were literally trying to murder each other, or at least take out an eyeball. Butt-ends, elbows, two handers, a couple of fights. It got out of hand, even by the standards of the day.
I guess it might go bit too far. Messier did carry his dues. But man was he a dirty POS. God damn great hockey player, but he wasn't afraid to hurt opponents. And I don't mean Scott Stevens style with borderline hits and such. Messier went full on dirty. Like you said, butt ends, elbows, etc. He'd literally do anything to beat you.
Konstantinov was a hard mofo too. I don't remember the game you're talking about but I'll have to look it up. Sounds interesting.