Seeing as we have a few days of no hockey, I thought I’d revisit this fight.
This fight seems most indicative of the type of player Iginla was. He fights Benn after a hit on Gio, and for the first minute definitely gets the worst of it. But as Benn begins to fade, Iginla starts to realize the opportunity. His stamina is incredible, and recognizing that the refs may stop the fight begins to really turn it on to make sure that Jamie Benn isn’t going to leave the fight without a little bit of a beating.
It just perfectly captures who Iginla was. Sticking up for a teammate, maybe getting hit a little harder than he hit, but never giving up.
Extra-Guidance3085
great commentary in that video: “it’s a five knuckle meat soother competition at centre ice”
eyehatecody
Benn leaving his helmet on while Iginla took his off. Dude was always a clown.
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Seeing as we have a few days of no hockey, I thought I’d revisit this fight.
This fight seems most indicative of the type of player Iginla was. He fights Benn after a hit on Gio, and for the first minute definitely gets the worst of it. But as Benn begins to fade, Iginla starts to realize the opportunity. His stamina is incredible, and recognizing that the refs may stop the fight begins to really turn it on to make sure that Jamie Benn isn’t going to leave the fight without a little bit of a beating.
It just perfectly captures who Iginla was. Sticking up for a teammate, maybe getting hit a little harder than he hit, but never giving up.
great commentary in that video: “it’s a five knuckle meat soother competition at centre ice”
Benn leaving his helmet on while Iginla took his off. Dude was always a clown.
Iggy dropping the mitts is gold.