When your team is 28th overall in hits, it is not a surprise when the local hockey pundits will point to the need for more “pushback” , like the local TSN1040 guys did this morning.
I get it, and even agree, to a degree. I love the hitting aspect of our game. It was what I was best at when it came to playing, a lifetime ago. I just want to point out what a little deeper dive into the numbers shows...
The current hit stats are right here, and it shows a few things.