I'm definitely in the pro-fighting camp in the NHL. I cut my teeth watching Kelly Chase and Tony Twist fight for the Blues. Followed by Cam Jannson and one of my favorite all time players: Ryan Reaves. I definitely believe that fighting has a place in hockey that is more that just about having fun. It helps to protect the best players from injury. Without a good enforcer to keep opposing players in check, they can feel free to rough up some of the star players in board battles and even in open ice. Players have to know that there are consequences for running down a star. I will say, that the rules around fighting have made it more of a spectacle. Such as limiting to two players, dropping gloves and having the refs hover around and let them go at it. I think there would be more value in just letting the fights be more natural and breaking them up before they get out of hand. But I realize that could create more problems. But in any case, fighting belongs in hockey.