When I first heard that the Arizona Coyotes had signed Steve Downie to a free agent contract, I was a bit surprised. I mean even though he may be known for his physical play and fisticuffs, he’s not a half bad hockey player. He’ been around the NHL for eight years, with various teams including: Philadelphia (twice), Tampa Bay, Colorado, Pittsburgh, and finally landing here in the desert of Arizona.
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I suppose most everyone who attributes tough guys with not having too much hockey ability, and that they are being used mostly as an enforcer, haven’t looked at Downie’s statistics.