Fighting In The NHL: Why It Needs To Stay

With all the talk of fighting in the NHL being banned or more strictly enforced, I am here to present my humble opinion. Fighting has been in the league since its inception. Fighting is as much a part of the game as a body check or a clean pass. It helps to weave the fabric of the game together. Most importantly, it keeps the game honest. No other league in the NHL has an honor code when it comes to fighting: Don't fight a player with hurt hands, don't fight for selfish reasons, fight to protect teammates, etc. This helps keep the fabric of the game woven tightly together. It creates bonds between the fans and the players, and also creates a bond between players.

Hockey is an honest game.

Let's keep fighting for that.