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We will miss his gritt and leadership.

I can't think of anything nice to say about this guy. He was too slow beforehand, the last thing he can afford to lose is any of his, ahem, "speed."

He hasn't been a major factor every since he left Dallas in '03. Steady in Philly, but nothing like he used to be. I think Detroit was smart to buy him out when they did.

But man, he is a big **** guy - He used to punish people with monster hits. He'd come into each season weighing 240-250. His brother was the better talent though.

It's been coming for the guy. I loved watching him play in Dallas. It's time to ride into the sunset Hatch. I wish him luck.

Career? What career? I didn't realize being a pilon qualified as a career!

kinda sh*tty to see him sit out . . . . . altough it came as to no surprise for him and the Flyer organization that this was coming . . . . gonna miss them mean spirited checks he delivered night in , night out . . . . . . . . Guenin should be his replacement in the "nasty" department . . . . . . .

OK! OK! I'll admit it! He was a "nasty" pylon. Any player that run into him or tripped over him got hurt!

QUOTE(#7):

Originally posted 09:27 AM ET  09.19 by DCruiser

OK! OK! I'll admit it! He was a "nasty" pylon. Any player that run into him or tripped over him got hurt!

I was with you until your "retraction" I always thought he was a big waste. A guy his size should do more. He was the defence version of Eric Libdros, with a touch more heart though (not tough to do)
I remember his cr*p out in the Olympics in Nagano
good riddance.

BETTMAN S***S

QUOTE(#7):

Originally posted 09:27 AM ET  09.19 by DCruiser

OK! OK! I'll admit it! He was a "nasty" pylon. Any player that run into him or tripped over him got hurt!

I concur 100%. A slightly improved Dana Murzyn but much meaner.

Teams that have Hatcher use him to save $$ on stickhandling drill equipment.

I can't believe he is only 36.........

I agree with Yoda on this one. He never did anything good when he left Dallas. Detroit was smart to let him go.
Too bad his knee is gone, he seemed to show a little bit of resurgence late last playoffs.

QUOTE(#8):

Originally posted 09:45 AM ET  09.19 by Spiny Norman

I was with you until your "retraction" I always thought he was a big waste. A guy his size should do more. He was the defence version of Eric Libdros, with a touch more heart though (not tough to do) I remember his cr*p out in the Olympics in Naganogood riddance.BETTMAN S***S

Well said my needle covered friend.

Say what you want haters. He did GREAT things for the Fly guys. After Desardin left, the locker really lacked in true veteran leadership, especially among the defense.

Hatcher may not be the fastest, the best shooting, but he played with intelligence and passion. The man has more heart than the majority of the NHL. He plays and always did, because he loves the game.

Take care Big Darien.

And the rest of you can go suck the big one.

I've always been a Hatcher fan. However, it's time for him to focus on the boat racing hobby he and his brother have in MI. Good guy but sadly he just can't compete at the high level anymore.

I always wondered what was up with his "twitch". Basil Fawlty would have had a hard time talking to him.

QUOTE(#13):

Originally posted 10:45 AM ET  09.19 by Saihung

Say what you want haters. He did GREAT things for the Fly guys. After Desardin left, the locker really lacked in true veteran leadership, especially among the defense.Hatcher may not be the fastest, the best shooting, but he played with intelligence and passion. The man has more heart than the majority of the NHL. He plays and always did, because he loves the game.Take care Big Darien.And the rest of you can go suck the big one.

One of the things I hate about modern society is that if you say something about someone, you are instantly labled a "hater"..(not a real word by the way)
I have hated The Flyers as long as I can remember, but one of the guys I always liked was Desjardins, (even to the point of actually knowing what his name is...ha ha) He played with class, and Hatcher couldn't and didn't follow that up remotely. You say he wasn't the fastest, the best shooter and all the rest of it, so then that reduces him to a very large...speed bump.
And to your closing statement...I guess you missed that "right to an opinion thing", but we have it here, so piss off

QUOTE(#15):

Originally posted 11:06 AM ET  09.19 by Hank Kingsley

I always wondered what was up with his "twitch". Basil Fawlty would have had a hard time talking to him.

Basil Fawlty references are always welcome here, Sir Hank

QUOTE(#17):

Originally posted 11:12 AM ET  09.19 by Spiny Norman

Basil Fawlty references are always welcome here, Sir Hank

Seconded.

He was/is a goon. When a man his size would challenge him i.e. Georges Laraque, he would back down like a little girl. When it came to bullying smaller players, he was a pro. Intelligence? Paleeze! One must possess it to play with it. Once a Dbag, always a Dbag. I agree with Spiny...Good riddence.

The HOF awaits!!!!