Fight club: Brandon Bollig

[howcho]

I have to say that I am not a fan of the premeditated fight. Bollig has several of these under his belt so far. He has held his own and schooled a few. Can you say Too-Too?



He had a real nice hit tonight in the Jersey game and I really enjoyed seeing that.



What are your thoughts on BB and the puck drop fights?

 

[Rex]

the puck drop fights just keep him sharp for when he needs to straighten out a Canuck or Blues player.

 

[Spunky Porkstacker]

I've never really been a fan of the premeditated drop of the gloves. He seems to be the real deal though as in being able to hold his own against most of his opponents.

 

[supraman]

puck drop fights are good in the sense that there is a higher possibility both guys are fresh whereas it is against the code to fight a guy that just finished his shift and is tired while you are fresh and ready to fight. So it helps that area

 

[winos5]

The best thing about Bollig is he can play hockey. IMO he hasn't been a liability when he's on the ice.

 

[IceHogsFan]

the puck drop fights just keep him sharp for when he needs to straighten out a Canuck or Blues player.

Good stuff

 

[jakobeast]

Not a big fan of planned fights, but they happen and it is probably for the better.



Besides his fighting ability, he seems pretty solid on the ice. He isn't gonna pot 20 goals (I doubt he ever hits 10), but he doesn't seem out of position too much. He hits hard, but I don't think he chases the hit in spite of where the puck is.

 

[Shantz My Pants]

Planned fights are an interesting subject. I enjoy a good planned scrap, especially if it has some story behind it (Probert-Domi, Lucic-Gaustad). The pointless fights of two guys just hugging away and nothing entertaining going on is lame. The brawl in NY-NJ was a entertaining way to start a game and I thought it was great.



I like Bollig and unlike Scott, he can play a regular shift and not be a concern for your team on the ice. Plus, Bollig has that uppercut that is deceptive and dangerous. I'd like to see him stick around, especially since he's willing to fight anyone and play a physical game that the Hawks have lacked during certain parts of the season.

 

[Rex]

thing with Bollig, not everyone is afraid of him like they were with John Scott.

 

[Samurai]

thing with Bollig, not everyone is afraid of him like they were with John Scott.

Exactly. The Hawks haven't had anyone who inspired that much fear since Probie's first few years here, although Probie had plenty of guys that would go. Having Scott was like having an Abrams tank at the battle of Gettysburg.



With Bollig, they think they have a chance, and they're correct...



...a chance to eat some uppercuts!!

 

[Chief Walking Stick]

Planned fights are an interesting subject. I enjoy a good planned scrap, especially if it has some story behind it (Probert-Domi, Lucic-Gaustad). The pointless fights of two guys just hugging away and nothing entertaining going on is lame. The brawl in NY-NJ was a entertaining way to start a game and I thought it was great.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIlLbJHKw8M



You ain't lying..... that shit was awesome. Completely set the tone for the game... all the shenanigans were over and playoff caliber hockey was being played.

I like Bollig and unlike Scott, he can play a regular shift and not be a concern for your team on the ice. Plus, Bollig has that uppercut that is deceptive and dangerous. I'd like to see him stick around, especially since he's willing to fight anyone and play a physical game that the Hawks have lacked during certain parts of the season.

No doubt Bollig is a better hockey player than Scott. But every time Scott fought you can't tell me you were expecting the other player's ass to get kicked and it wasn't exciting.

 

[jakobeast]

After seeing Bollig and how he fights, I would put him up against anyone and would not be surprised if he won.



For instance, Bollig Scott would be fun to watch. For me anyway. Scott has the reach and can drop bombs, but those bombs can be seen coming a mile away. Bollig is a damn fine in close fighter, and has a wicked upper cut that no one seems to know is in his repertoire. He uses that and absolutely takes the other scrapper by surprise. If he gets in close to Scott, would he be able to weather the thunder Scott would bring? With Scotts height, would Bolligs upper cut be null and void? Bollig wouldn't, couldn't knock him out. Could Bollig overwhelm Scott with his speed and land a majority of his throws?

 

[Ton]

Bollig VS Scott would be pretty interesting. So far I'd say Bollig has won a good majority of his fights. He absolutely destroyed Tootoo in the last one, and his ability to actually play a shift without hurting definitely helps.



Scott has intimidation in his size and strength, but if Bollig continues to destroy opponents with that uppercut, I'd be willing to be his intimidation factor will rise pretty high as well due to his technique and precision. I don't think people will back down from that, instead most enforcers would love to have that challenge IMO, just to see where they rank. From what I've seen, he has the tools to be a generational fighter. It's a stretch to say right now with such a small sample size, but if he keeps it up there's no reason that he wouldn't be remembered for some great bouts.

 

[Rex]

Even when Bollig doesn't scrap, he's a good player to have on the ice.

 

[Chief Walking Stick]

Even when Bollig doesn't scrap, he's a good player to have on the ice.

Is it just me or is 52 an incredibly ugly hockey number?

 

[Tater]

Bollig VS Scott would be pretty interesting. So far I'd say Bollig has won a good majority of his fights. He absolutely destroyed Tootoo in the last one, and his ability to actually play a shift without hurting definitely helps.



Scott has intimidation in his size and strength, but if Bollig continues to destroy opponents with that uppercut, I'd be willing to be his intimidation factor will rise pretty high as well due to his technique and precision. I don't think people will back down from that, instead most enforcers would love to have that challenge IMO, just to see where they rank. From what I've seen, he has the tools to be a generational fighter. It's a stretch to say right now with such a small sample size, but if he keeps it up there's no reason that he wouldn't be remembered for some great bouts.

And his body punches too. He'd be at just the right height to hammer away at his gut.

 

[Rex]

Is it just me or is 52 an incredibly ugly hockey number?

it's just you.

 

[tvltre]

Bollig can hold his own very well. Seen him do this at Rockford. That smiling while throwing punches is just nuts.

His first game

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zlxdgVFz-8



tootoo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rO2HnkMQ6fQ



Reaves

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQjC0fvzRjU



Some body shots

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRRmlSkoO3A&feature=related



The only fight he didn't get the upper hand. Talked to Rupp after the game. Said "the kid" was strong. Was very surprised by that.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EI0v2Iw_E-o

 

[MassHavoc]

I'm not a fan of instigating premeditated fights without reason. BUt if the other team is yapping our guy and they decide to drop them at the faceoff instead of missing the opportunity or screwing up a scoring chance then I'm ok with that. They have to have build up and a purpose though, if a guy has been yapping or wreckless, shut him the **** up, who cares how long the puck has been in play.



This does not include the fights just to be fighing. The fights that happen at the opening whistle or coming out of a period or something. Or fights that were set up before the game even started. It's just dumb, don't fight unless it has context within the game. And if it does, pound him till he doesn't want to fight anymore.

 

[Rex]

I'm not a fan of instigating premeditated fights without reason. BUt if the other team is yapping our guy and they decide to drop them at the faceoff instead of missing the opportunity or screwing up a scoring chance then I'm ok with that. They have to have build up and a purpose though, if a guy has been yapping or wreckless, shut him the **** up, who cares how long the puck has been in play.



This does not include the fights just to be fighing. The fights that happen at the opening whistle or coming out of a period or something. Or fights that were set up before the game even started. It's just dumb, don't fight unless it has context within the game. And if it does, pound him till he doesn't want to fight anymore.

I'd love to see Bollig tee off on Bieksa. But knowing the Nucks, Bieksa will drop the gloves with Stalberg again, or maybe Kruger.