10-26-2005, 08:45 PM
I don't know if I totally agree with this, the Habs-Flyers game yesterday had lots of big hits even the announcers were talking about what a physical game it was. I know thats just one game but I don't think that hard hits and physical play is totally out of the game. I like hard hits just as much as the next guy, and I hope it never leaves the game. As for Koivu he's not a big guy but he plays big and isn't a pussy, I never see him back down from a hit or be afraid of the corners. And the way he battled back from that cancer and led the Habs to the playoffs a couple years ago is a testament to his determination and toughness. Yeah he's no Bertuzzi, but he's got lots of skill and wins alot of faceoffs and I like how he's played this year thus far.
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