I just got done reading a very informative article written by  Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe. Although, this article really just speaks to what is common-knowledge for most NHL fans and that is "fighting". Many people view fighting as the thorn in the side of the NHL. It makes the league look like WWE and is just not necessary in sports.

In many sports, at the very first sign of a fight or "disagreement" officals will make sure they get in between it for it escalates. This is not the case in the NHL and Shinzawa goes into a lengthy article about the origins of fighting and how it is viewed.

I feel like this article is a must-read for a lot of people who do not truly understand the "fighting" portion of hockey. It might just change their mind...probably not but if it can at least shed some more insight into the area.

Click here to read the article.