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Kent Wilson on Goons - Also Out Today!

A very timely piece by Kent over at Houses of the Hockey, and should be considered a companion to the LOES below.

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An excellent piece, and his “placebo effect” is a nice summary of why I believe the goon persists – it’s not effectiveness, but it’s not “entertainment” either.

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