Bossy was only labeled "soft", because he didn't fight which was extremely unusual (unheard of?) in the 1970s when he entered the NHL. Otherwise, he finished checks, etc.
- JohnScammo

The one time he did fight, he was a bloody mess.

The pounding Bossy's back took from not shying away from contact tell a different story.
- ses111

IMO, if Bossy had a healthy 20 year career, he would have had 900+ goals. What he did in 9 healthy years was amazing. Still holds the highest goals per game average in NHL history. Even Gretzky said "...there's always Bossy" because he ruined so many of their chances to beat the Islanders.

Bossy was only labeled "soft", because he didn't fight which was extremely unusual (unheard of?) in the 1970s when he entered the NHL. Otherwise, he finished checks, etc.
- JohnScammo

I disagree JS. Bossy didn’t check. I could count on 2 hands the amount of hits he would throw in a season. Trots and Gilles were the grit on that line.
His job was to score. Get open in the slot or on the rush avoid traffic and shoot the puck which he did. Probably the best finisher in the league imho.

Also truly no nhl player is soft. Just to make it to the NHL you have to be a tough sob.

Just ordered two cases of barn rocker the shipping was absurd I hope it's good

I disagree JS. Bossy didn’t check. I could count on 2 hands the amount of hits he would throw in a season. Trots and Gilles were the grit on that line.
His job was to score. Get open in the slot or on the rush avoid traffic and shoot the puck which he did. Probably the best finisher in the league imho.

Also truly no nhl player is soft. Just to make it to the NHL you have to be a tough sob.
- nyisles7

Of course, Trottier and Gillies were grittier than Bossy. Gillies was one of the toughest guys around in an era when there were a lot of tough guys. Trottier hit like a Mack Truck. I remember he and Potvin collided in practice and Potvin ended up the worse of the two.

By today's standards, Bossy would not be considered soft. He threw more checks in a season than John Tavares will accumulate in his career.

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It is good, you’ll enjoy it. It definitely tastes better after an Islanders win!

Of course, Trottier and Gillies were grittier than Bossy. Gillies was one of the toughest guys around in an era when there were a lot of tough guys. Trottier hit like a Mack Truck. I remember he and Potvin collided in practice and Potvin ended up the worse of the two.

By today's standards, Bossy would not be considered soft. He threw more checks in a season than John Tavares will accumulate in his career.
- JohnScammo

If you insist

He's had the generational tag attached to him so no team is moving him. If the leafs got him they would move one of the other 4 for d and insert him
- Upstate_isles

I didn’t specifically mean the leafs but they’d prob be a good fit. Also didn’t realize Laff was “generation” so I guess he’ll stick w whoever gets him.

Son of a female dog!

Son of a female dog!
- JimmyP

You just knew it was the Rangers.

Goddamnit.

Son of a female dog!
- JimmyP

- mdw7413

I hope they trade the pick.

I hope they trade the pick.
- JimmyP

I hope your wife changes into Lena Dunham overnight.










Ok that was uncalled for. I apologize

Only by 1970s Slapshot standards.


- JohnScammo

They will win a cup withing 5 years

This time you're right, it wasn't.



- JohnScammo

you're on a roll.

They will win a cup withing 5 years
- Upstate_isles

What about the Leafs?

What about the Leafs?
- ses111

Rangers have a ton of skill and a stud in net and their d isn't terrible they also have the assets to move for a d man should they choose

Rangers have a ton of skill and a stud in net and their d isn't terrible they also have the assets to move for a d man should they choose
- Upstate_isles

Sadly they have a really good chance. They must get past Sorokin though.

Totally different game back then..
- nyisles7

I'm trying to identify a rational point to that response which says that not shying away from hits is dependent on the era hockey is played in.

Hmmmm......

Ok, there isn't one.

Rangers have a ton of skill and a stud in net and their d isn't terrible they also have the assets to move for a d man should they choose
- Upstate_isles

(frank)ing NHL fix

Oilers had a fist full of 1st rounders and well you know. Also I’m not a fan of the Rags coach.

I hope they trade the pick.
- JimmyP

That would be nuts. If Laf is as advertised, the Rangers are serious cup contenders in 2 years.

(frank)ing NHL fix
- nyisles7

Uncle Lou has his work cut out for him.

(frank)ing NHL fix
- nyisles7

Absolutely. There were still 8 balls in the bowl.
The butler was palming the winning ball.