The Detroit Redwings
They used to be the most feared team in the NHL. Stock-piled with European talent such as the Russian Five who consisted of Igor Larionov, Sergei Federov, Vladimir Konstantinov, Vyacheslav Kozlov, and Vyacheslav Fetisov, the Red Wings dominated winning 4 Stanley Cups in 12 years. But now, they'd be lucky to make it past the first round in the playoffs (if they even make it). Their goaltenders are playing terrible, the defense is getting old, fast, and the forwards can't seem to stay healthy.
Physical Hockey
The playing style of Scott Stevens and the Broad Street Bully Flyers of the 70'S is dying. Everyone is into this 'speed and finesse' type of a game and it makes me sick. Yes, I like high-scoring game (I'm a goal scorer on my team), but I love games where two teams slug it out with clean hits and great goltending. Then when you do get teams that hit, it's always head-shots or hitting from behind.
Fighting For A Reason
When a team was down a couple goals, and they need a momentum shift, next thing you would see is a Bob Probert or Tie Domi going out on the ice and starting a fight. Now, after the always rare big CLEAN hit, you have these goons who play 3-4 minutes a game going out and beating the tar out of the guy that dished out the hit. I don't care if it's your teams best player, or if the guys hurt, if the hit was clean, leave it. Get a number, and next time you have the chance, lay him out with a clean hit.
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