It’s been a dying breed across the NHL over the last few years, but some organizations still find it necessary to keep an enforcer in their lineup.
As the game has gotten faster with many fewer fights, many organizations don’t want to waste a spot in the lineup for someone who’ll play around seven minutes while spending five minutes in the penalty box.
But the NY Islanders might want to consider becoming a team with an enforcer in their lineup to protect their prized possession.
Time for the Isles to bring in an enforcer
Matthew Schaefer has been the talk of the league since making his debut, and he must be protected at all costs.