From the evidence presented, it is clear that the rules governing NHL hockey have changed over the years (nhl.com, 2014) to the extent that fighting has become an anachronism. Its original purpose has been eliminated and the players who continue to drop the gloves are a throwback to a bygone era. The image of the sport can only be enhanced through the promotion of a fast and skillful on-ice product which can appeal to a worldwide family audience, while the protection of all players’ health and safety must be a priority for the NHL (Shanahan, 2013). The continued presence of enforcers reflects very poorly upon the NHL, the game of ice hockey and our society at large. The NHL must therefore not hesitate to take the required action to clean up its act.