WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 03: Brett Pesce #22 of the Carolina Hurricanes looks on against the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena on March 03, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
It is no secret that the NHL is phasing out the fighting portion of the game. The Carolina Hurricanes are built with that in mind.
The game has gotten quicker and there is less time for the slow-footed “goon”.
The Canes are not the only team to fill a roster with little to no fighting experience type players. Old-time hockey is not around a lot, but it is still in the back of the player’s minds.