Mike Milbury and Jeremy Roenick don't like each other

A discussion of rough play in the NHL appeared to approach violence itself as Mike Milbury and Jeremy Roenick engaged in a heated argument live on NBC Sports Network.

[@71bxboy]

isnt milbury the same guy who jumped into the stands and beat a guy with a shoe

[@KyleTokes]

Yup

[@ProductionsMachinima]

Ron Regan lmao

[@PhillyLeotardo25]

Ron Regan and screwed up the Islanders for 15 years

[@71bxboy]

yeah the same guy that traded Chara and we got Yashin

[@stephenmier7277]

Ron Regan Not to mention Jason Spezza, Roberto Luongo, and Olli Jokinen. How is it even possible to screw up that badly unless you're actively trying to fuck everything up?

[@HandsOfCinderblock]

Roenick's face when Milbury touches him...

[@moneyindabank]

2:01 yeah lol

[@drewgriffithsfm]

He was one touch away from going full on Doug Glatt on him 😂

[@vinny8562]

Yeah, Roenick almost pissed his pants

[@johnsmith-eb1kh]

Roenick owned the debate. Watch out for a shoe Jeremy.

[@bearfcker5]

Wait I'm genuinely confused. Milbury has once called someone a "soccer mom" for wanting to make the sport safer. Now he's crying because players get hurt.

[@puskavich09]

JR was 100 percent right, that was a hit to the chest !

[@bobjohnson7972]

matthew puskavich the shoulder hit his face

[@waynejohanson1083]

A clean hard hit. It is how he hit the ice that caused the concussion.

[@nakedfreak1]

#bobjohnson7972 not even close

[@AceCombatFan21]

Jeremy Roenick was a better player than Milbury.

[@d4v1dfor3v3r]

he sure was

[@hermanmelville3871]

Obvious comment is obvious.

[@jnigro187]

Which means nothing in this argument

[@tomhood7343]

Milbury was a bench warmer.

[@jpangaming1543]

AceCombatFan21 no shat

[@joeydoherty368]

I'm with JR, I don't think he got him in the head.

[@TheRealTrentPorter]

Can't stand Milbury

[@alekseyfareast3609]

Well.. Roenick is right. Clean hit on Letang

[@jacklegg21]

Didn't realize that was a requisite for a body check. I guess most checks are dirty then, huh?

[@JT-gi8rx]

Pat Engelhart It's called finishing your check, and taking the body. It's a contact sport. When you take the contact out it ruins the game. This was a clean hit, his arms were in.

[@bobjohnson7972]

Aleksey FarEast not clean and didn’t have puck

[@curtdude7]

@@bobjohnson7972 clean

[@DunkCanzGaming]

Jeremy Roenick is easily dominant in this argument.

[@poejavelski148]

JR is correct here. Stop interrupting people Mike and leave NBC.

[@bobjohnson7972]

Poe Javelski he’s wrong here these are dirty to a defensless player

[@curtdude7]

found milburys account

[@GetOutSmore]

You finally got your wish. Praise the hockey gods.

[@poejavelski148]

Mario Sferrazza I read it’s only for the remainder of the playoffs. I’m glad not because of the comments he made, but because he sucks ass at his job.

[@lordrevanz16]

I hate the Penguins, but you're supposed to play the puck, and Nystrom definitely had a play on the puck.

[@sportsmantrevor]

I love how jonesy is just laughing at them

[@HorrorMovieReviewGuy]

Not a Jeremy fan, but he's right.

[@bearfcker5]

HorrorMovieReviewGuy why not? He's one of the few guys on tv who actually know what the fu*k he's talking about when it comes to the sport

[@tomhood7343]

Roenick is right. Mike is acting like a sweetheart all of a sudden! This is hockey.

[@thomashayes8901]

Milbury is just jealous because JR is a HOF and Milbury just another guy. Although he did play 12 seasons in NHL so he is no slouch just not a great player.

[@mr.brenman2132]

​@@thomashayes8901Yeah I'm sure hes jealous. What?

[@eddieguerrero9514]

That was pretty disrespectful of Millbury. You don't say "look what the cat dragged in" they're both supposed to be professionals up there. He reminds me of the bully on the back of the school bus who tries to embarrass the freshman coming on to the bus by saying some stupid shit like look what the cat dragged in.

[@ravcreed]

he even pushes JR's face at one point.

[@eddieguerrero9514]

yea seriously there's a difference between busting his balls and causing awkward tension.

[@Kntrabssi]

You guys don't realize they are playing it up?

[@charlesfisher3983]

Eddie Guerrero Milbury is a muppet. Always has been. 1100 games and like 200 total points. Oh and don’t forget that fight in the stands

[@siddokis2945]

One of the worst GMs ever.

[@floydmurphykg]

"Don't let the door hit you on the way out!" "If I get hit in the head are you gonna give that a major penalty too?" Keith Jones starts laughing his ass off. Priceless. I love JR!

[@Unkn0wnGuy]

I'm with JR on this one. Players who get hit hard and put themselves in vulnerable positions/situations it's their fault! We learned as kids - from day 1 - to keep your head up. Brace for impact!!!

[@keepercoach]

don't be so fuckig stupid

[@Unkn0wnGuy]

Paul Nesbitt care to explain why you think so? when did you start playing hockey (if ever)?

[@toddcarlson8921]

Keep your head on a swivel.

[@spoon8656]

I agree, but it has to be strategic. If your not playing the puck and hitting people just for the sake of hitting people then what's the point.

[@Unkn0wnGuy]

spoon8656 Hitting for the sake of hitting is totally strategic because when you have the puck and you are afraid to get hit by someone you will give the puck away... possibly leading to a goal. This is called "hearing footsteps" and believe me, it works. Keep in mind I'm referring to legal hits. A perfect example is to dump the puck in and make the defense pay... and hopefully they'll cough up the puck.

[@BrazFencil]

If the door hits me on the way out can I give it a major penalty too lol

[@Yokes27]

slipped on the driveway the other day and its all the worlds fault for gravity and having too hard ground where i landed

[@bobbyhullfan1077]

I met Milburys mother. She said "He's always been a d*ck."

[@alanmartins6349]

Bobby Hull you're a fucking idiot

[@jdhrap]

Alan Martins the Golden Jet meant he met Milbury’s mom and she said “I’ve always wanted your d*ck.”

[@Blackhawks_]

😂

[@jimhabsfan]

@Bobby Hull: You know what, I actually believe that.....lol.

[@dylanjohnson3309]

Alan Martins no, you’re a fucking idiot.

[@LFC54Flyers]

Well kids, this is married life... Get used to it! Jk.

[@AF-hx4xz]

Matt D funny because it’s true

[@bookemdanno5596]

How does Mike Milbury watch this 900 times from 37 different angles and still stand by his "he hit him on the head!" comments?! Helen Keller knows he didn't get hit on the head. She told me so while she was taking her cat for a walk.

[@chadchouinard4985]

what's really funny is Milbury set a lineup of goons to go after Ulf Samuelson in '91, and now he's on the other side talking about cheap shots and head shots. Tool.

[@donny_chang]

JR was right. His head was NOT HIT. But as we find now a days that you don't have to get hit in the head to get a concussion in this league. NHL hits are 17% harder then NFL hits. Look at Lubomir Visnovsky, hit in the shoulder, hasn't played since october with a concussion.

[@d4v1dfor3v3r]

You sure don't.

[@memberberries5301]

JR is right though. Milbury is soft, unless he has a shoe

[@justafanintexas7913]

Member Berries - Or, 5 teammates standing right behind him.

[@patrickoriley6791]

LOL

[@BurnedSpace]

called him mr tough guy 😂😂

[@williamwheeler4381]

I have to agree with Roenick. Letang did NOT take a shot to the the head. it was to the shoulder. I'm from Pittsburgh and Letang drives me crazy. ALWAYS hurt.

[@romans323ful]

Stroke, broken NECK.......... & he's playing 30 min. a game, on a team that has BIG issues on Defense, and he drives you crazy?!?!?! He's as tough as they come, and he will be going to the HOF after his career is over.

[@joeg1062]

stfu u aint from pittsburgh

[@brianmiddleton1845]

Jeremy Roenick is right.

[@MarkMarino10]

2:00 I thought Roenick was going to blow a gasket.

[@dixonpopp1769]

Don't let the door hit you on the way out "Are you gonna complain if it hits me in the head" 😂😂😂😂

[@vernl3r19]

I don't know what the hell Millbury is looking at, he didn't touch his head. He hit him from an angle and the force of the hit snapped his head back. Milbury is seeing what he wants to see.

[@justinmiller5280]

Pretty sure JR seriously considered KO’ing Milbury when Mike swipes his face.

[@scaletipping4715]

JR had to collect himself not to kill Milbury after he touched JRs face.

[@themidnightfist]

Mike Milbury's response to being wrong: don't let the other guy speak against your point, then insult him at the end of the segment.

[@antimurphy8212]

Millbury should be the last guy commenting on dirty hits. Should be advertising for shoes!! 😂

[@CipherRhodeShow]

Sooner or later, Milberry and Roenick will have to drop the gloves and go for about four rounds.

[@KarlSchoenefeld4]

Take a hike. Don't let the door hit you on the way out. LOL!

[@wowmodblake]

I remember seeing this live. It was so awkward to watch.

[@brucemorton7787]

I can't believe that Milbury didn't hit him with a shoe.....

[@MasterSteak]

...Never hit his head.

[@gandalf-da-gray8347]

Roenick > Milbury FINAL STATEMENT... Go Hawks!

[@OneAndOnlyGGStarr]

SLIPKNOT2015 Both are idiots

[@chicagoray1972]

Jack Starr Roenick was the man when he played. Exciting, hard hitting, when he played it was a much more exciting sport than it is now.

[@OneAndOnlyGGStarr]

Chicago Ray I agree, great player, not a great person. I'm not sure about the last part.

[@youremad4445]

+BosoxnationI972 if you follow the entire incident you would know that he isnt.

[@gandalf-da-gray8347]

Nerves 1991 thank you!

[@falcons5683]

Milbury knew every number on every jersey when he played. That's the only place that he would check someone!

[@imsopaid55]

im with jr if you actually look closely he hits him on the chest first and grazed his chin. letang should have known better then to spread out his body to poke the puck. letang is mostly at fault here

[@SIoyvenheaven1T800m101]

JR is 100% right.

[@musicman76enator]

Roenick is a damn good dude, Go JR! Boo Milbury, Milbury sucks. Go Hawks!!

[@tomthompson2362]

Disagree Matt - Roenick's always been a full of shit idiot and still is -

[@musicman76enator]

43 people think otherwise, Tommy :-)

[@musicman76enator]

Btw, Milbury was a fuck shit coach for the Islanders

[@97carded]

Most people will be against you Thompson.

[@N19H75H1F73R]

And speaking as a pens fan, a former hockey player, and an unbiased fan of hockey in general, it was unfortunate, but not dirty

[@spookerredmenace3950]

Milbury just never shuts up! and jumps all over Jeremy!

[@VeN0m88]

We need to bring fighting to the broadcast booth. Can't let these guys walk off the set angry. HOCKEY BEST SPORT EVER

[@antoinechauvin6888]

jr knows his hits

[@Wutzthedeal]

There is NOTHING as entertaining as watching Milbury talking about a new clean, player mindset when HE BEAT A DAMNED FAN WITH HIS OWN SHOE!

[@mikeyoungblood1642]

when Milbury is the safety police, you know the game needs to Change. He beat a Fan with the fan's own shoe!

[@Jessesgirl0307]

amazing coming from Milbury because he is the one that loaded our Bruins with goons when he coached. he also was a major goon himself. Skate with your head on a swivel.

[@pete3445]

He was a selective goon. Only fought smaller guys. Stayed away from heavy weights. But would go after a fan…

[@xrespectzz]

Theyre both wrong he got hit in the shoulder and it was clean wtf? there was no headshot

[@ChristWafer]

I first agreed with Milbury. After further review, Letang had just moved the puck forward and was hit cleanly. If he hadn't touched the puck, it's a dangerous interference penalty. If the concussion results from a clean hit, it's rather silly to blame the player for a head snapping back as the cause. Of course, pulling a Weber move like intentionally slamming Zetterberg's gourd into the glass is an intent to injure that can easily injure. But, Letang was hit body-on body. Great hit!

[@aitash93]

Cant believe i hadnt seen this before. Greatest video on youtube

[@TheKrazykittengal]

hey roenick *cough cough* partick roy *cough cough*

[@dvalle41]

Milbury sounds like he had a few pops...lol

[@elvicare35]

Good, fun and lively debate!!!!!

[@cgasucks]

Shoulder to chest. Super clean hit.

[@cugars211]

I love when Jeremy says he is surprised with Milburys opinion...especially the way you played the game. Hit the nail right on the head Jeremy. Milbury is the guy that climbed over the glass and beat up a spectator with the guys own shoe. Jeremy knows what its like to get hit in the head. Derian Hatcher went head hunting on Roenick, he jumped off the ice and smashed his head into the glass and broke his jaw. It was dislocated and broken in multiple places, and eight of his teeth were broken. He should have mentioned that. Hatcher only got 7 games for that.

[@ranks5620]

Let's go roenick

[@elvicare35]

You're right, he did put himself in a vulnerable position, and wasn't using his head, pardon the pun!

[@Monkmaster1969]

Dr O ..... Thanx for being truthful, agree that most of the reporting on the No Brain Channel normally doesn't gain my vote.

[@ant12375]

God, I love hockey

[@guitarplayer22100]

i like JR

[@Tanfeliz]

Whenever we would see him out and about in Chicago he was always very laid back and nice guy. Very good with kids, talks to everybody.

[@Supe063]

Milbury makes Cherry look like a genius.

[@appthewickedjd]

The hit in question was clearly shoulder to shoulder.

[@ryanmcclain7714]

remember when mike didnt go after the puck and scaled the glass and beat a fan with a shoe I do.......what a joke

[@Jobother]

yeah i agree with mike. we have to change the mindset. if a player wants to hurt someone he can't target the head, he should just climb into the stands in a "civilized manner"

[@joehunter4240]

milbury beat a fan with a shoe

[@bookemdanno5596]

I agree with that mindset part of it, but don't use the Letang hit as an example. Nothing wrong with this hit at all.

[@charleslooney42]

Rule number one when your on the boards and you're near the puck, Always keep your head up and on a swivel or you're gonna get plowed. That's always been the case, these are pros if the haven't learned the importance of it yet then hits like this one will be your teacher!

[@pantherman16]

Milbury caused much more damage as a General Manager of the Islanders than he ever could have done with any check in the rink.

[@MikeyDano69]

I love JR!!! What an​ inspiring person and a certified BADASS!!!

[@Mr500248]

mike keeps trying to bring up new points but roenick proves him wrong everytime ahahaha

[@Bordelll]

Millbury is a clown and so is Roenick, but Jeremy was a good hockey player.

[@paulrozy]

that's probably the best way to summarize this video. I side with Roenick, especially on

[@justafanintexas7913]

Bordell - Roenick had more goals than Milbury had total points. Roenick had more assists than Milbury had total points.

[@gretzkysyotes]

Roenick is also a class act. Met him during his 2nd run with the Coyotes. Guy was genuine with his fans. Told him I hoped to see him win the Cup before he retired.......regardless of who he ended up playing for. And he was so appreciative of that.

[@ibieiniid4240]

legit question: what is(/was) your beef with Roenick? A lot of people hate him but I just can't figure out why. Seems like a good dude.

[@sperreault]

Every game Pronger missed due to a concussion an angel got it's wings.

[@coolnhlfan1]

Sounds like parents arguing.

[@mrmrsw9551]

Am I the only one who likes Milbury?

[@Subzeppelin1]

Yes.

[@julienk408]

Mrmrs W ,ABSOLUTELY NOT, I don't mind him,,,, It seems, like I'm the only one, Who , CANT STAND, ROENICK!!!*!!!**He seems, to think, he is reliving, in his own messed up mind, that he was , LNH legend, , Like a Gretzky!!He's a grown boy, , can't call him a Man. He's a spoiled, cocky, whiney, know it all, who went to an expensive, Private School, ty, mere, n, Pere, !!!!In Massachusetts, who went on , after HS, to play with the QMJHL,,,ok, anyone wud be happy, no denying that. Wat is interesting n comical , now, that age 46-48(??)I've seen him, on, TV. etc, at certain events, interview, he has FAKE Canadian accent, of convenience!!!! U don't get and accent, at 19-20yr old, cuz ur in Canada, jeez, I sound better than that n, moved from Montreal, when I was 7!!!!

[@RV103]

Jaime-Lyn Roy he is an nhl legend and 10 times better than milbury ever was

[@Swoop187OG187]

I love JR but Mike is right... Those are malicious hits that could potentially kill a person.... Players that deliver those hits are pussies... I'm an old school hockey fanand I appreciate physical hockey but those clowns are going full force to the head, guys like that have no place in the game. I understand JR's position tho - yea you should keep your head up (and perhaps if you cant you shouldn't be playing in the NHL), but at the same time a player shouldn't have to expect his head to get knocked off... Those hits were an attempt to injure and there is no room in sports for anyone that wants to hurt another player.

[@wgb8210]

Nikola Tesla Great comment.

[@bluelinerjr]

It's called a solid hit on a player who should know better than to put himself in that position. Solid, legal hit.

[@thomastherriault6199]

I know this one is old and I read through a few pages of the comments. I was disappointed to not find any mention of the shoulder pads being too hard nor did anyone mention that the rule of thumb is first guy in takes the body.

[@ak47dragunov]

Mike is right. Play the puck. Don't seek hits for the sake of hits.

[@ashland1977]

Millbury is awesome

[@PatrickMiles1]

How is Milbury still on NBCSN? He just repeats what the other guys say and whines the whole segment...

[@tjfreak]

Actually I see the opposite, Milbury says the obvious things people are seeing & thinking & doesn't worry about pc,making or losing friends,ruffling feathers of suits..he calls out big names when they suck,calls out the game destroying officiating,the weak coaches..is he a bonehead ? yep..but he initiates all of the unpopular commentary & the others jump on(mildly) as soon as he opens the door..I hope he stays on & so do the networks there's a reason he's still there.

[@WildlifeTshirts]

There isn't anything worst then two people talking at the same time. Give it a rest. Don't forget about the hard plastic elbow pads. They both should be fired.

[@bruinshockey97]

Team Millbury

[@Musicrecords10]

I actually agree with milbury... for once

[@jediknightfalcon]

Musicrecords10 congrats you are wrong the players head wasn't hit. The snap back was because letang put himself in a bad spot.

[@Jpeterson7]

Clean hit all the way. Milbury's acting like a dumbass.

[@justafanintexas7913]

Jpeterson7 - How else would a dumbass act? LMAO.....

[@colinarmstrong1599]

you're dumb now

[@Andre-he6tp]

Clean hard hit

[@Jockeyshifter]

I've forgotten more about hockey than Milbury will EVER know! As an ex-player, I at least know that you fight with your fists, not some guy's shoe!

[@zackcollier2019]

Milbury finally fired!

[@jaypincus]

J.R. is right on this. Its a change in momentum just like in a car accident your head goes forward first and then snaps back. They always call me for those hits in my league and I ask the refs if they had ever taken physics. It is just a part of physics

[@filthynumber1]

Milbury crosses the line when he pushes JR's face. U don't do that

[@Seeker3k]

These are hockey people. They are supposed to fight. Doesn't necessarily mean anything off camera. Exchanges like this are fun to watch.

[@dirtyt2141]

i love roenick, hes the only person that isnt biased and actually knows what hes talking about on NBC

[@jakal911]

Can all networks unanimously agree to take Milbury off the air?

[@drewking3758]

people can get so mad over a bunch of grown men on frozen water

[@wsbill14224]

I agree with Roenick. I don't like gruesome hits but if you suspend players for knocking out careless players the careless guys will keep putting offense ahead of personal safety and they will turn their backs on you to stop you from checking them and the game will turn into the Ice Capades. Milbury hasn't played in so long I think he's forgotten what it's like on the ice in the heat of battle.

[@63sabres42]

Lol at the end Roenick was going to say "This is coming from the guy who went into the stands" but he held back lol

[@docpj72]

At least JR I have respect for-he could dish it out was well as he could take the hits!

[@acepainter263]

JR is 💯 correct!...Watching Hockey these days is like watching figure skating..Not worth my time!

[@troublemakerstv1575]

i guess he doesnt realize its not just head contact that causes concussions. whiplash is also a big factor as well, so when his head jerked back that easily could have caused it. not everybody reacts to a hit the same.

[@Yokes27]

Milbury...the GM that made at least 5 out of 10 of the worst trades in hockey history. He offered his brain to try to learn the effects of CTE but when he brought it into the Dr's in a grocery store bag it confirmed to the world that he never had one to begin with. No one should be surprised by any of this one bit.

[@theroseexperience]

It's right on the shoulder lol. I have no clue what Milbury is talking about.

[@WildlifeTshirts]

Hockey is a physical game, take the man. I played hockey & the big deal was take the man.

[@thomashayes8901]

If you didn't play in the NHL then you didn't play hockey. I wish you guys would stop comparing what you did to the NHL.

[@bluelinerjr]

How does that bandwagon feel? Must have been fun to hop onto it. Does it stop for red lights? Just wondering.

[@blackhawkswincup2010]

I don't think they don't like each other, but they strongly disagree about a point.