Chara would wreck anybody, but if we're talking pound for pound, I doubt he's ever needed to learn to be technical just because of his size advantage.
Lucic or McQuaid might be it. I'm siding with Lucic, though because of his stature and role he doesn't throw down except for important battles - a decision I agree with.
All I know is that Campbell is literally one of the worst fighters in NHL history. Full kudos for stepping toe to toe with anyone, but his record is like 4-56 in the NHL according to the site that tracks it.
Chara's lack of balance takes him out of the running.
Thornton's has declined rapidly and doesn't have the chin that Lucic does.
Gazdic, for example, dropped Thornton with little more than a jab but he couldn't drop Lucic even with a full on swing (the same one that KO'd Wesgarth in Calgary a week ago).
Lucic's "chin" (ability to take a flush shot) is insane --one of the best in the league... but it also worries me how much he leaves himself open. Eventually he will get KO'd if he keeps going with super-heavies.
PailleChara is the toughest just because of size, power and reach. Doesn't matter that his balance is questionable. Angry Chara would beat angry Lucic. MacQuaid is good, but doesn't do well vs real heavies. Thornton is still good and would hold his own vs Lucic.
Chara>Lucic & Thornton>MacQuiad>Miller>Iggi>Paille
I think the B's want Looch to decline most fights. The B's don't benefit with him in the box with some 4th line goon. Plus he cold break a hand or get injured.
I have seen Looch say "you are not worth it" a couple of times of late and skate away. That is the right thing to do. He skates back to the bench with steam coming out his ears but he made the correct decision.
Shawn doesn't loose many and is able to go at it with guys much larger then himself. I don't love fights but respect what he does for this team. He is getting older but IMO still goes with the toughest in the NHL. I would rather he score those pretty goals .
Quaider looks disappointed whenever someone won't go with him. He doesn't stage fights...He is really pissed off. I hope he returns to the B's soon.
Like Looch I don't want to see big Z dropping the gloves...often. There is a place for it but not on a regular basis.
Miller is a tough kid. I like what he brings.
Chara's really overrated as a fighter IMO, he has terrible balance and hasn't beaten many top heavies. I think Lucic could definitely beat him and maybe Mcquaid, Chara would beat Thornton off reach.
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