Dropping the Gloves: Brad Staubitz could fight good, really really good

by idunno723 on Mar 20, 2009 2:51 PM PDT

Updated: Not only could Brad Staubtiz fight really, really good, he could fight really, really well.

Today I picked two fights. One was awesome. One not so much. I'm pretty sure you could figure it out.

First off we have Rob Blake vs. Daniel Winnik of the Phoenix Coyotes.

Yeahhh uhh Rob Blake undresses Daniel Winnik. Okay, seriously now, I showed this not because this was a great fight that everyone needs to see, but to show how Rob Blake is a team player. Winnik laid out a hit on Dan Boyle that hurt him. Blake says, "hey if you mess with our star players, you're gonna pay." Blake didn't really make Winnik pay by hurting him, if you couldn't tell. He just got the meaning across to the Coyotes that they shouldn't make a run at the Sharks players.

This is why I think the "staged" fights need to be in the game. If Blake was unable fight Winnik Shelley or Staubitz would be roughing up the other team's star players because that would be the only way to get back. Other team gets angry. Mass brawl breaks out (and maybe a goalie fight if you're lucky). Suspensions go to everybody. If the league just let Blake fight Winnik that would not have happened. All of that would be over with.

Okay now for the awesome fight:

Brad Staubitz vs. Jordin Tootoo of the Nashville Predators

Amazing right? This was the third time Staubitz ever fought Tootoo. Twice in the NHL, once in the minors. So the fight starts right after the faceoff. Fighters drop the gloves and skate around. Staubitz was chasing Tootoo for a little bit but they eventually grab a hold of each other. Tootoo throws two punches to Staubtiz. Once Staubitz get's free he unleashes. Staubitz throws approximately 10 lefts. They all contact right in the middle of Tootoo's face. Tootoo was throwing 'em too but they weren't connecting. Staubitz's crazy line of punches ended when Tootoo put his head down, causing Staubtiz to punch his helmet. That's probably when Staubitz hurt his hand. Than Staubitz switches up and get's about two rights in. The refs than break up the fight. Later you could see Tootoo's bloody face. Win? It easily goes to Staubitz.

And now for today's ~~easy/biased~~ poll:

Poll

Your Brad Staubitz awesome meter is...

Low

1 votes

Medium

2 votes

High

10 votes

Maxed out

15 votes

BROKEN (because he's so awesome. get it?)

63 votes

91 votes | Poll has closed

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Oh another thing:

The Staubitz fight got a healthy rating of 8.3/10 at hockeyfights.com

Two things actually: Stauby. Good nickname or not?

by idunno723 on Mar 20, 2009 2:52 PM PDT reply actions

no

that sounds like something you’d name a cute dog. and i’m afraid what he’d do to me if i compared him to a cute dog.

"It aint over till the fat lady sings." - Not Yogi Berra

by serrapadre716 on Mar 20, 2009 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions

yeah

it does sound a little (insert indescribable word I can’t figure out here)

by idunno723 on Mar 20, 2009 4:17 PM PDT up reply actions

I think Stabby would work better.

Bay Area born and bred.

by Nael M. on Mar 20, 2009 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions

ooohhh That's a good one

It ends with a “y” and it’s manly

by idunno723 on Mar 20, 2009 11:07 PM PDT up reply actions

Brad Staubitz could fight WELL

Don’t make me delete this post, idunno….

J/k. Other than your “grammer,” very nicely done.

Fear The Fin = Anyone who doesn’t like fighting in the NHL can go watch poker on ESPN. [Jamie Baker]

by Mr. K. on Mar 20, 2009 3:56 PM PDT reply actions

Who’s care’s bouts the grammers?

by idunno723 on Mar 20, 2009 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions

Updated

Just for you grammer freaks. hehe

by idunno723 on Mar 20, 2009 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions

I think that's supposed to be

“Gone done fighted good.”

It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker

by Lurker Shark on Mar 20, 2009 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions

i said it once and i'll say it again

TOOTOO WAS ABUSED.

that fight was beautiful.

"It aint over till the fat lady sings." - Not Yogi Berra

by serrapadre716 on Mar 20, 2009 4:14 PM PDT reply actions

It’s nice to have a middle-weight that can help regulate some of the chippier players in the league (Ott, Avery, Tootoo, Kaleta, ect.); players who run around and throw their bodies all over the place, but won’t drop the gloves with Jody. Moen will also fight if needed, but like some of our other players can fight, he’s much more valuable on the ice then in the box.

Staubitz game has been much better overall – finishing checks, dumping the pucks, getting shots on net. He fills an important depth role that gives us another workable piece in the playoffs.

by Teas on Mar 20, 2009 4:38 PM PDT reply actions

*who can fight

by Teas on Mar 20, 2009 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions

he won't be on the roster then,

just really no reason

I don't like you Detroit.

by mattman on Mar 20, 2009 6:36 PM PDT up reply actions

We'll see

I’m not as optimistic that everyone is suddenly going to be healthy once the playoffs roll around. You may be right, but he’s still a nice depth piece to have.

by Teas on Mar 20, 2009 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions

Staubitz's play right now

kind of reminds me of Murray’s first season or two. He’s focusing more on making the big hit than actually playing hockey. If he starts playing instead of just looking for hits, he’ll be a good replacement for Shelley once his contract’s up after next season.

It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker

by Lurker Shark on Mar 20, 2009 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions

i would tend to agree with the bit hit play

I don't like you Detroit.

by mattman on Mar 20, 2009 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions

Holy shit

Staubitz was on FIRE.
Ha nice, am looooving it.

by AppleSweetRose on Mar 21, 2009 6:41 AM PDT reply actions

GOOD > WELL

I don't like you Detroit.

by mattman on Mar 21, 2009 7:46 PM PDT reply actions

Exactly

+ it sounds waaaaaaay better

by idunno723 on Mar 21, 2009 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions

Ahem

Fear The Fin = Anyone who doesn’t like fighting in the NHL can go watch poker on ESPN. [Jamie Baker]

by Mr. K. on Mar 22, 2009 12:41 PM PDT up reply actions

I hope that, from this fight, Staubtiz will realize that he is a lot better when he punches some guy rather than try to win by hugging. A lot better.

Oh, and my mom hated the Staubitz fight – said it was way too brutal. My dad, on the other hand, thought it was the best thing ever. I’m going to have to side with him on this one.

The thing I didn’t get about the Blake fight was that Winnik’s jersey was pulled over his head with no tie-down in sight – that’s an automatic game misconduct. And yet, no game misconduct. What?

by mymclife on Mar 21, 2009 9:11 PM PDT reply actions

Winnik had one arm in one sleeve. Does that count? I’m to sure on those rules

by idunno723 on Mar 21, 2009 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions

Rule 47.3

A player or goalkeeper who engages in a fightand whose jersey is not properly "tied-down" (jersey properly fastened to pants), and who loses his jersey (completely off his torso) in that altercation, shall receive a game misconduct penalty. If the player or goalkeeper loses his jersey despite the tie down remaining in tact and attached to the pants, the game misconduct is not applicable, however this must be reported to the League office so that the jersey and the tie down can be examined.

Since I believe that Blake pulled Winnik’s jersey “completely off his torso,” there should have been a game misconduct. I didn’t see any tie down on the jersey, and I’m pretty sure the refs didn’t examine the tie down.

by mymclife on Mar 21, 2009 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions

Beat me to it.

Yeah, the fight straps are there for a reason, not just because they look cool.

It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker

by Lurker Shark on Mar 21, 2009 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions

Not to mention they make “Authentic” jerseys cost more

by idunno723 on Mar 21, 2009 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions

hhmm...

That’s interesting

by idunno723 on Mar 21, 2009 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions

I was bored

So I made this:

by mymclife on Mar 22, 2009 11:18 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs

Woooooo!!!!

Fear The Fin = Anyone who doesn’t like fighting in the NHL can go watch poker on ESPN. [Jamie Baker]

by Mr. K. on Mar 22, 2009 12:42 PM PDT up reply actions

It never ends!

gif’s are amazing. I can’t stop staring at them.

by idunno723 on Mar 22, 2009 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions

if fighting deters cheap shots,

then why do we see so many cheap shots?

I don't like you Detroit.

by mattman on Mar 22, 2009 8:02 PM PDT reply actions

I’m not saying fighting deters cheap shots. Without fighting cheap shots would significantly go up.

Also a lot of times cheap shots are in the heat of the moment, not premeditated. That’s why a guy doesn’t realize the retaliation he will get after he cheap shots someone.

And why a guy like Chris Pronger keeps doing it? Well if the leagues not gonna do anything about it, he just thinks, “hey I might as well do it again.”

by idunno723 on Mar 22, 2009 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions