Over the past few seasons the Pittsburgh Penguins have been declared as soft and easily bullied. They’ve been criticized for not having a true enforcer, or anyone that could stand up for their stars in the event that someone is taking liberties on them.
The Pens have had their share of aggravators. But, it’s been quite some time since they had someone that would actually make opponents consider their safety and what retributions would come their way if they were to take a shot at someone in black and gold. Jim Rutherford knew this, and swung for the fences with Steve Downie.