Bruins Forward Wants to Keep Fighting In Hockey

Any player «found to have instigated the fight» will get an automatic one-game suspension, while the player «declared to be the aggressor during the fight» will be handed a minimum two-game suspension. The new QMJHL commissioner, Mario Cecchini, stressed the need for this move.

Hockey fans were up in arms about this announcement, creating buzz around the idea of the NHL and other leagues banning fighting. A lot of fans and players alike agree that fighting belongs in the game; it creates a culture that no other sport has.

Jakub Lauko is one of the players who agrees that fighting belongs in hockey; he is a bottom-six plug that isn't afraid to drop the gloves—as well as having a mix of speed and knowing how to get under opponents skin, after the whistle, or standing up for his teammates.

The 23-year-old spoke about the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League's (QMJHL) decision to ban fighting, which will take effect in the 2023–24 season.

Lauko told Boston.com on Thursday. Guys are going to hit high, hit from behind, and they know the only consequences might be a suspension of 1-2 games.» Lauko added.

He is 100% right; taking away fighting will just result in players walking the fine line between actually dropping the gloves or creating havoc in front of the net. The league is borderline, asking players to find ways to fight without actually dropping the mitts.

All though it may prevent fighting, players will find loopholes or just take the suspension with ease. I doubt guys will just sit around watching their teammates get levelled and not retaliate.

As seen on: Boston.com