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Originally Posted by icehog3
I think it is cool the way Canucks, Sharks, and now Flyer fans hate Byfuglien so much. You hate the players that make a difference....probably why the Hawks fans hate Pronger, because he is a difference maker most nights.
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You are absolutely correct on that Tom. One of my least favorite opposing players of all time was Matthew Barnaby. I couldn't stand the dude, but always said that if he were a Flyer he'd be one of my favorite players. One of the best at his role, at least when playing against the Flyers.
IMO, most of time, the booing an opposing player receives should be taken as a sign of respect. I actually smile when I hear the boos raining down on Pronger. I'm guessing he does too. The exception to this would be someone like Marty Mcsorley after his cheapshot on Brashear or Dale Hunter after his on Turgeon.
And, FWIW, I think Byfugly is a very imposing force on the ice, and most definitely respect his game. It's his antics that grow tiresome for me.
