#6: Mike Milbury Interview : Raw Knuckles Podcast

[@renaissanceresistor4934]

This is legit the best gem in nhl talk radio right now. Big fan

[@patrice5976]

It took 50 years but I grew to like Mike Milbury

[@mwngw]

He really was intimidating to opposing players.

[@tomleslie6668]

Miss guys like Mike and Don on hockey broadcasts. Now all we get is these intermission knitting circles. Great show, Chris!

[@matlabatt]

100 percent. Intermissions are unwatchable now. Might as well let us watch the little league kids that come out between periods

[@brianhildreth9099]

Biz and Bieksa are cool.

[@Michael-bi4bt]

Yup. Roenick too. They keep the boring guys. Lame. Espn playoffs coverage stinks.

[@justinschoenwalder5902]

Great to see the guy that destroyed the Islanders for a long time.

[@annoyedatthis1]

While I was never a big fan of Mike Milbury, but I appreciate that his opinions which were genuine. He was a good hockey player and always seemed to give his best in everything he did, irrespective of the results. Now, after this, I really appreciate Mike Milbury.

[@britishamerican4321]

I can't believe how young Milbury looks.

[@beholden1663]

That’s right he has to be in his 70’s.

[@moonobservergilles5730]

Mike was my enemy when he played against Mtl, but we did not know the good sides of the Boston players mayby Bobby Orr, Raymond Bourque but happy Chris Nylan got Mike Milbury on now i get what i ignored back in those days. THank guys for the interview . mainstream sports are starting to play censurship like the social medias. sad to see this. now i listen to Nylan podcasts. Its real. take care you three

[@stevensherman4756]

This is a fantastic podcast! I’m so glad it was a KZbin suggestion. I really appreciate the insights about hockey life that these guys so naturally shared with viewers. I always respected Chris as one of the toughest men in the game, but I truly appreciate his fantastic work with the podcast. I was blessed to be able to watch a young Mike Milbury play defense in Rochester, and then as a star in the NHL. I truly enjoyed his role with NBC Sports, and strongly feel he was fired without cause. What he said regarding the COVID bubble environment was nothing compared to what others said on the air. Thanks for making my day, guys!

[@garycogswell5499]

Great chat Knuckles! Mulberry is a great guest. Straight shooter not to be messed with even today. Like you!

[@Seawizz203]

Bruins fan here. I never thought Id be watching a Chris Nilan anything. Ive watched 2 pos casts this afternoon and they're great. Hockey giys talking hockey without censorahip or BS. Always liked Mike Millbury and his comments. New respect for Knuckles. Great Boston guys!

[@rebeltvr6046]

Nilan played for the Habs but he's from Boston.

[@Seawizz203]

@@rebeltvr6046 absolutely correct. That’s why I hated him even more. He did play for Boston at the end of his career but he was pretty much done by then. He does a great job with these podcasts though! I like your handle rebeltvr. Are you one of the few conservatives left in Canada?

[@Seawizz203]

Wow, a lot of typos in my comment above!! Never did a spell check!🤣

[@rebeltvr6046]

@@Seawizz203 Well, as a Habs fan, I hated Bergeron for the same reason lol. He's a Montrealer playing for the hated Bruins. PS: I'm not a conservative or liberal. I'm a rebel, I don't conform, I do my own critical thinking -> something the world dearly lacks today.

[@Seawizz203]

@@rebeltvr6046 I agree. Everyone must form their own opinions based on facts. It’s hard to know what the truth is anymore. Anyway, sorry about the Habs season. It’s always more fun when both teams are doing well. One of the best games I ever watched was a Bruins Canadiens game in 1973. Just a regular season game, but was one of the most exciting games I ever saw. Both teams were skating really well and it was up and down. B’s 2-1. Sorry. But the Habs beat the Blackhawks in the finals that year. Hey good luck! Hope for better things to come.

[@danielmaloney766]

This is my new favorite podcast. Awesome job guys! ALso- how great to see Milbury tell his side of things

[@thesickpodcastrawknuckles]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@luisamorim638]

Great conversation Chris. It even raised my opinion of Mike now knowing what horrible owners the Iles had.

[@JodyDube]

Excellent statement regarding cancel culture near the end of this piece. Well said, Mike.

[@MrFelix002]

Another great podcast, Chris, Tim, your show so wonderful and honest fair and supportive to your guest, and hats off to mike for his truthful evaluation of the past hockey teams he played on also represented as coach and gm, I can finally understand the Boston bruins dilemma with the Montreal canadiens, winning teams start at the top and trickles down the line, grapes is a great coach, but the gm crippled the bruins by over stepping his boundaries, thank you all for your great conversation

[@moosekoot6331]

Was not a Milbury fan. I am now. Great interview 😊

[@Snipes-76]

Now this is a podcast. Raw and hilarious. Cheers, Knucks and Timmy!!!!

[@richardclegg5853]

Love hearing Boston references, I work for an electrical contractor who's been working with Suffolk for 40(ish) years. Great company, good luck to your son

[@kevinjamesreason864]

Great interview!

[@beholden1663]

As an Islanders fan who previously was critical of Milbury as GM, this podcast changed my viewpoint. I now realize Mike had a difficult environment with unstable ownership and the John Spano fiasco. I was stunned how Charles Wang was so meddlesome. I thought Wang was a low key non - hockey hands off owner. I respect Mike’s humility and self effacement in mentioning how he was overwhelmed with the job especially as both GM and coach and didn’t do a good job. This was a fantastic interview Chris one of the best hockey interviews I’ve seen. I am a new subscriber to your channel.

[@MrGlovesave33]

Ty for the great interview knuckles. Too bad ppl have become soft these past few yrs. Some personal toughness and character is built on not liking something. At one time it was understood " you cannot keep everyone happy all the time." Now it's more like your one comment like a rock breaks one person's glass bubble. It's brutal. Truths hurt, but lies are worse. Stay true to your selves ppl. Great statement at the end BTW. So true.

[@mikeweir181]

great interview, great show! keep it up

[@martincahill3810]

Messier i was sanding next to him in a place in Chatham years back. Just ripped...muscles.. scary guy...looked like a linebacker...

[@humankirk9196]

Superb interview Knuckles. Get Bergie in next! To talk about the Habs-Nords (RIP) which you lived. With the awesome revival of the Battle of Alberta, people who didn't experience it forget the Battle of Quebec as the most intense rivalry in hockey... ever. This is now my favorite hockey podcast btw, you're really talented.

[@Seawizz203]

One more thing, Mike's social statement is apot on and its good know guys like Mike Milbury and Chris Nilan are willing to stand up to it.

[@georgemoscahlades7473]

This is truly inside Hockey. Great job Chris.

[@colbiecolbie6979]

Knuckles rules! Great show.

[@cmacctron7787]

Great show guys !! Im 42 Seeing Chris brings back great memories watching hockey with my dad . The Habs were a big part of our lives . Every time knuckles would get on the ice my dad would laugh and say to me watch this maniac lol , in a good way. we loved knuckles.

[@michaelorsini9695]

Always liked Mike Milbury as a player...as tough nosed as they come and the kind of guy you would want to have on your team. He was a great commentator too...a real shame how this man was treated by the NHL.

[@RRaquello]

Since you go into how American players were given a hard time and few opportunities back in the day, it would be interesting to hear from Robbie Ftorek, who was the best American player of that time, was given short shrift by the Detroit Red Wings, who certainly could have used his talent in the "Dead Wings" era, was basically given no shot in the NHL, and had to play his best years in the WHA. We saw what he could have been in his brief turn with the Nordiques after the merger, but by that time he was 30 years old and soon to be plagued by the injuries that shortened his career. I'm not saying he was Guy Lafleur, but he was a star level player who never got a fair chance.

[@beholden1663]

Floral coached LA Kings during Gretzky’s first year there but was soon fired.

[@rocksmith3796]

great interview...keep em coming!

[@seanyesaki5985]

Great interview, guys. Milbury is an intelligent dude and sometimes, intelligent people are vilified in professional sports because they cannot be put into a box by their contemporaries. You guys are two of the best interviewers because you let your guests speak while facilitating the questions we all want to ask.

[@The77xavier]

Great show. Appreciate Mike's principled stands & his words of warning about today's society. You mentioned Don Cherry & Colorado Rockies. Yvan Vautour was the first guy he took there. I played football....yes....with Yvan & went to school with him in Saint John, NB. His dad wasn't crazy about the football!!

[@thetruthissweet2847]

Freaking entertaining interview. Love your show Mr. Nilan.

[@daveh1180]

Absolutely love your podcasts! By FAR, the very best guests and interviews whether it relates to the Habs or the NHL in general. Standing hand claps! I admit to never being a Milbury fan, but after listening to the stories in his own words...I may still disagree with some of what he has to say, however, I have a new respect for Milbury the person. Keep up the great job and congrats Knuckles, on recently being named a Habs Ambassador...well deserved!

[@JohnnyPerth]

These interviews are fantastic. Mike is super interesting. He got shafted on the TV deal, no one I knew was the least bit offended by his remarks. It was clearly a joke. There are a lot of broadcasts that could use him.

[@maxrates]

Wow I can't believe that story with Grapes and the Bruins weed

[@templarcheeze5415]

Great interview! Thanks!

[@brucelowe3391]

Waiting for the latest podcast, came across an older one. Good stuff, had a great laugh.

[@kevinballard7799]

love the podcast. Great interviews. Very real conversations. No bullshit .......love it

[@freeking1960]

TY MIKE MILBURY WE ARE ALL WITNESSES TO THE TRUTH

[@SedatKulafofski-eh5pc]

Great podcast. Thanks guys.

[@btydings]

I remember watching the game and that National Anthem at the old Chicago Stadium was INCREDIBLE!! Brought tears to my eyes. People came together to support the troops sent overseas and it was an amazing moment to witness!

[@Seymourscagnetti77]

I'm a little late to the game, but I really enjoy these interviews. Outstanding show!

[@mr.xblade]

great cast guys.....

[@1dimeslot]

Great podcast Chris keep up the good work. What's in the cartridge? Good stuff I HOPE!

[@realbeetlejuice]

old school guy, nice.

[@cmacctron7787]

One of the best highlights I've ever seen was Mike beating a fan with his own shoe LMAO classic

[@sid7088]

That's a classic!

[@chrisod22]

awesome podcast

[@thesickpodcastrawknuckles]

Thanks for listening

[@lesliewatts2878]

Wow. Super interview. That's now three in a row. TSN 690 ain't even close. Thanks Chris. If you'll allow me one small comment; your honesty, integrity, professionalism, insight, straight forwardness is undermined by the "F" bombs. They just aren't necessary. They add nothing, not to you and not to the podcast.

[@jpecci1262]

I remember on channel 38: "OK - Johnny Mckenzie sure show em how to swing that stick!"

[@edzanjero353]

Damn, I remember watching Milbury way back in the Espo, Cashman, and O'Reilly days. Best hockey era ever...70's hockey.

[@gmayster01]

Great work Chris

[@brettfavreify]

This Habs fan respectfully says Mike was one of the better coaches for the Bruins. The Habs playoff dominance of the Bruins ended with him.

[@maink6465]

Get Don Cherry next

[@thesickpodcastrawknuckles]

Oh do we have a surprise for you coming up ...

[@colinviray4833]

Nice epi

[@Re207]

great to finally hear milbury's side of the story re: islanders gm debacle

[@jp783]

While I don't doubt for even a nanosecond that Chucky Wang's hockey knowledge was subterranean and that he meddled stupidly, Mr. Milbury never was held at gunpoint to stay in that post. Furthermore, he could be his own worst enemy as well re: hockey decisions. His trade deadline acquisitions and other decisions, whether pressured or not, weren't exactly awe inspiring. Trading Roberto Luongo for the #1 pick to draft Rick DiPietro is a dischargeable offense for any owner who knows the first thing about the NHL. He should have been fired on the spot for that. Period.

[@beholden1663]

@@jp783Mike was humble enough to admit in this candid interview, he took on too much with both coaching and GM. I respect him for that admission. The Islanders management never fired him. I can’t blame Mike for keeping a job - he has to support his family.

[@thanohermes5509]

"What the f happened to you? You college c... pink.. fa...t!" I love grapes.

[@realbeetlejuice]

lmao! I like this guy

[@Monty_2112]

Could listen to these guys all day. Why was Wesley not liked on the Bruins? More Mad Mike and Knuckles please!!

[@ronemtae3468]

I am deeply deeply changed my opinion of this man, and I thought he was the sole responsibility for damage in the Islanders. I do have a different opinion of him as a player. I hated his guts as I should have, but I do have a significantly changed opinion of him off the ice.

[@jp783]

He let you know that Chucky Wang was a douchebag. Coulda told ya that and saved you the 2 hours, honestly.

[@genereynolds3296]

Miss Mike on the Broadcasts. Insightful, opinionated, real commentary that the TNT broadcasts are completely lacking. As a diehard hockey fan, I cant watch the pre game or between period commentary…dreadful. Need Mike involved. The NHL completely lacks a quality broadcast.

[@colbiecolbie6979]

Hey Mike fm all except 6 ,save them for pall bearers.

[@cardcomm91]

Mike definitely got a raw deal by the gutless, whiny correctness police. His commentary was knowledgeable and concise and he told it like it was. He absolutely proved in the podcast and on TV he was way too intelligent for a good portion, but not all who tuned in One example of the crap on today. NFL pre game shows now consist of a circle jerk of former athletes and a host whose 2 hour commentary consists of "yuk yuk yuk", "blah, blah blah", the obligatory, patronizing feel good stories followed by more not at all funny yuk yuk yuks. I can't even watch this effin' sh*t for 2 minutes without wanting to puke & always change the channel. They really suck I just discovered the Knuckles podcast and I am already a huge fan. I even like the interviews with the Hab legends, even though I've hated the Canadiens for most of my life. Too many men on the ice, '71-72 season both kill me to this day Lemaire, Beliveau and Cornoyer were the players I admired most even though they killed the Bruins

[@Steveoh1983]

I used to dislike mr milbury, which was ignorant on my part, when he got “ cancelled” is when I changed my mind because it wasn’t fair and I’ve seen him on a few pods, I realize now he’s just a good old school hockey guy . Love the stories I hear from him and about him.

[@LooneyTunes4]

Gotta love Millbury. Sorry he got caught up in this woke nightmare we are living through

[@nickromano8851]

What about asking him about hitting Ranger fan with shoe?

[@miked6335]

I was wondering about that also. But while listening to how thoughtful Milbury was during this interview, it occurred to me that maybe he hit the guy with the shoe knowing that had he hit the guy with his fists that he may have done some real damage. Also don't forget that the only reason Milbury had the shoe was that the fan was kicking at him. The fan started the whole fiasco by reaching over the glass and grabbing a Bruin's stick while players were milling in the corner. I have a faint memory of it as I watching it on TV when it happened.

[@trqenaw]

The last few minutes strengthened my take on MIke Milbury, a no nonsense guy who is not beholden to the woke culture overtaking us.

[@harrykadaras9459]

The respect Mike gets on this channel is actually pretty cool...for me, he does seem to be a pretty respect-worthy guy - but he is, (for some reason) a little polarizing...

[@cullycross4786]

Chris get JR on your show.

[@hippy1002]

Mike is 70 now!!

[@nutknowledge]

This was a GREAT interview....nicely done

[@quiricomazarin476]

Actual fact huckleberry hound & Mike milbury were twins separated at birth.

[@richardclegg5853]

KOWLOONS!!!

[@rocknroll368]

The Cancellers need to be cancelled. Cancelling is just a tool to destroy our society. As Ghandi said, 'If we Indians refuse to cooperate with the British, they can't do anything to us." Just do the same. There are too many women that add no value, just problems in sports organizations anyways.

[@timwilsey3655]

Social media pressure, WOKE & pushing women down our throats in professional sports (especially hockey) has ruined it all, end of fn story

[@Bogeyfree69]

Bar stool sports has competition in hockey talk show Bar stool would want to hire you guys if there smart . Biz and Whitney party too much and not serious,Chris and Tim are professional

[@thesickpodcastrawknuckles]

Wow, what a compliment! Thanks so much Chris. Help us get the word out there!

[@Bogeyfree69]

I will been telling all my friends that like old time hokey reminiscing. Keep up the good work!!

[@timfronimos459]

Milbury's dismissal by NBC was as egregious. As Doug cherry getting fired over the poppy issue on CBC Hockey night in. Canada Political characters will destroy the nhl

[@xxllbb55]

Love the Podcast BUT Milbury NO SO MUCH !!!!!!! Clutch & Grabber Defense style Couldn't Skate, my 2 cents !,

[@ralphbrainard4207]

He got canned for saying that?! That's really dumb. I hate this "I'm more sensitive than you", sanctimonious horseshit.

[@cygnusccott9683]

5:03 "It's not that women are a distraction. It's that we're scumbags that can't focus." More of the same woke BS. Done with this video. SMH

[@brentrhodes7228]

The world has became so soft, its Bettman and the Foreigner in the world fault

[@realbeetlejuice]

Paid in full for no work... sweet

[@pappyschmears]

Scott Laughton of the Flyers comes out as Gay and now this!

[@marcob6880]

Amazingly Milbury was probably the best hockey guy NBC ever had or will have. I've never understood this cut your nose off to spite your face attitude that even now is pervasive throughout hockey media. It's made hockey broadcasts close to unwatchable at least between periods.

[@christianrondeau5713]

Eh mike dont worry we know that world is fuc*** bs this days ……✌️

[@Jptoutant]

I don't think people are more or less sensitive than they ever were. Its all just a matter of who's authorized to speak. A rapper making songs about murders he committed is allowed an access to the public and will be manufactured as a person with authenticity, Vs Don Cherry will lose a livelihood for going even half a degree off script on immigrants. Will be manufactured into a man who harbored hatred... They don't want people to question their occupation and they consider European people as rivals. Just read their media!!

[@pjpredhomme7699]

Lets be serious , Rogers overpaid big time for the broadcasting rights to the NHL, they had no idea how to pull it off and failed miserably at it . They were trying to save money and Cherry was a big salary so he made it easy to throw overboard . That is the only reason he was fired - they wanted to shed his salary - he made it easy for them

[@Drtbykr1]

Rick DiPietro’s best friend. 😂😂 duh

[@hippy1002]

Mikey. Fans trash on him, but I like this guy

[@ggoodine55]

I say John Scott ahead of Mike Milbury because if they played head - to - head, John Scott would have punched him in the mouth and that would have been the end of the story. (-_-)

[@mikebyrne9739]

Mike ,get out there and get that weed.😂

[@jimkemp308]

They did the same to 🍇 because he said everyone should wear a poppy. I'm tired of this s..t .

[@markyt3830]

38:28

[@MrOctober44]

Very good interview. Millbury gets ripped as a GM and he did do some really bad trades. In fairness, he had no budget and was constantly being forced to make trades.

[@mariovallieres3830]

U miss Millbury?? The shoe attacker!

[@robertwells6724]

Its ashame the NHL became so woke. Makes me sick Milbury was taken down by this crap.

[@marcelvaillancourt7776]

Mr. Milbury. Sorry but you are not an honourable person

[@quiricomazarin476]

Dunce Cherry & his promotion of puppet army men & police.....stick to hockey .

[@bobbykiriakidis9753]

Milbury was an embarrassment as a GM in the NHL. How he got that many years on the job with all his bad trades is ridiculously understated

[@shawnfreeman7829]

There all woke on spitting chiclets.