#77: Tie Domi Interview: The Raw Knuckles Podcast

[@souless08]

Domi laying out Ulf was a lifetime highlight. Can't see that enough. Satisfying in every respect.

[@paulcake7353]

❤

[@ahginga]

Dirty and dumb

[@frankieelvisbarbieri5495]

Being from Toronto…. Tie ( as with Clark, Gilmour, Sundin, Sittler) is a ‘pillar’ for us leaf fans!! Pound for pound one of the toughest pitbull’s in NHL history of enforcers.. we miss Tie

[@timcorner2821]

So great to see Tie in this interview. A great Leaf and I'm sure he was loved by his team mates. I'm excited to see his son Max playing in Toronto. I love how he imitates knuckles

[@garnetbezanson1404]

He probably kept the cost of their life insurance down.

[@warrenzlotnick6377]

Pff.llllllllll😅😅

[@Mike7911779]

As an 11 year old in Queens 1990-91, i became a huge Domi fan. Every picture in the NY Post, Daily News, Newsday of Domi went on my wall. Hockey was MUCH watch TV back then. Teams hated each other and the rivalries were so intense. I miss that era so much. Great Interview Boys!!!!

[@scott7521]

Really good to see Nilan look so healthy and happy,

[@almo8989]

I love Knuckles ribbing Wahlberg and Tie just laughing.

[@Mr_Spock512]

Mr. Nilan!!! ... I just discovered your channel, 65 years old die hard Habs fan here ... you're quite a character that I always loved and it's so much fun watching you on KZbin. You're a natural at this podcast thing, interviewing people is not easy and you do it very well ... compliments! I just spent hours watching a bunch of your podcasts ... I wish you all the best!

[@mikeo7221]

Late to the party but this is a great episode! I enjoy Tie talking about Max. Type I diabetes is tough (36 years with it here), and the demands of pro hockey (travel, lack of routine, extereme exercise and emotions) would make it tougher. Well done Chris and Tim, great podcast.

[@RobFazekas-ky2ow]

Tie you were on of my favourite leafs of all time glad your son is a leaf your a awesome guy

[@cbarrett34]

Stan Jonathan, PJ Stock and Tie Domi were the 3 toughest short guys ever.

[@dp6297]

George McPhee is up there. If you don’t know look him up

[@Jamesthepilgrimjourney]

Another great show guys. Domi has got a great sense of humor and it was nice to see two of the toughest ever in the game get along so well. Im getting addicted to this podcast but I wont be goin to rehab for this one😊

[@mikelevesque9753]

HE WAS A GREAT PLAYER AND GREAT CANADIAN

[@MeisGood007]

Hall of fame level interview yet again. Love from Broad and Pattison

[@mr8966]

Best Domi interview ever.

[@bobtysen5917]

Great interview! One of Leaf’s all time favorites

[@jackhammer2671]

Nice to see these tough guys together on this podcast...the older tough guys are some of the most down to earth classy guys you'll ever meet.

[@Hemispheres2112]

All the fights Domi lost (which were many), he never lost bad, and never really got hurt badly. And at 5'10 and 200lb, that's amazing. The fights with Rob Ray were amazing. And Ray was bigger than people thought at 6 or 6'1 and 220. Domi is all heart and had decent skill. Great player going against players much taller and heavier constantly.

[@Mike7911779]

100%% and 5'10 for Domi was always VERY charitable

[@Hemispheres2112]

@@Mike7911779 Ha, I'm going by his bio on my hockey card of him!

[@Mr.77776]

Tough as nails 👊

[@iblockpuncheswithmyface1490]

According to the stats I read. Ray was six feet 222 lbs.

[@Hemispheres2112]

@@iblockpuncheswithmyface1490 Yep very thick. Bigger than he looked on TV.

[@trav639]

These interviews are so good, Chris i'm real proud of you nice job, Definitely innovated the inner soul of hockey players and their thoughts from the from playing Yes kids juniors all the way up to the pros., We'll continue watching these Keep up the good work, brother.

[@arkhllraiser]

Chris... I loved when you came to the Rangers I've been at blue shirt fan since I was 8 years old my dad had season tickets for 52 years in the blue seats. I played travel hockey as a kid in high school college, men's leagues Etc I got to tell you your podcasts are the best. This one with Tie Domi is just wonderful ! Keep doing what you doing knuckles !

[@RIUUI007]

Thanks Chris & Tim. Domi was such a cool player to watch when I grew up in the 90s. He was an enigma to me, a mysterious and fascinatingly violent player who would do anything out there on the ice. He fought Gino Odjick in a Memorial Cup game 😄and that's the way he continued to play for a decade and a half. Incredible longevity to do what he did. I loved it. And towards the end of his career I got the chance to see him play in Sweden during the '04-'05 lockout. I'll never forget it. Watching Tie during the pre-game warmup was like watching one of the Gods of the enforcers out there. He looked so menacing and intimidating. He had 3 points that game if I recall correctly, and was voted first star of the game.

[@therawknucklespodcast]

Thanks so much for listening! Please spread the word

[@patricklarsh7063]

I just saw Tie Domi's doc 2 days ago. This is the 2nd interview i watched. Born in a Maple Leaf family we didnt care what team Tie played for we were cheering for him. I wanna say you can see the gratitude in Tie Domi. Thanks for the memories

[@michaelkeenan6886]

I believe Tie when he says he just wanted to win! Growing up a Sens fan in the hay day of the battle of Ontario, Tie had countless timely goals. He provided what his team needed at all times. I loved to hate him! Can't thank him enough for his contributions to the game. He's not a member of the club I support. But I will happily admit he's one of the classiest gents to play the game!

[@jeffreycairns767]

It's nice to see real hockey fans. You can love and cheer for one team while respecting other teams, players, and fans. Guys like us are few and far these days

[@AnthonyD1986]

Domi is a legend. Love this guy.

[@matturibe5256]

Ya but he is to prideful. He got hurt bad in that second Probert fight I read rangers players talk about how swollen his head was he couldn't put his helmet on. But I like tie. But he needs to be real sometimes. Because he will never say he got beat.

[@jeffreycairns767]

​@matturibe5256 He was never hurt, always walked away with a smile and only a few would go with him. He also never back down. He may have lost some but he was never beat

[@matturibe5256]

@@jeffreycairns767 he walked with a smile cuz he got his ass embarrassed lol! U do t want to piss off the geoat! That’s what he did. He talked shit and if probert even thinks he lost or even drew in a fight the second one ur done! Like Bernie said he had big bumps on his big ass head to the point where he could barely put in his helmet! Anyways ur comment was just dumb! Don’t take it personal but think before u comment! I would never say oh probert was never hurt of Dave brown was never hurt! Those are the top two in my book! 1.probert 2. Brown. 3. Wilson 4. Laraque 5. Breshear 6. Kocur 8. Mcarthy 9. Berube 10. Twist

[@jeffreycairns767]

@@matturibe5256 Although I completely disagree, we are entitled to our own opinions. Also, where's Rob Ray? Wilson? I seriously hope you're not talking about Tom Wilson. I'm guessing not but it was the first Wilson that popped in my head

[@matturibe5256]

@@jeffreycairns767 No Bein Wilson, come on dawg. Well, every number past number one can be debatable, but Probert has a card way above anyone else. So, I am open to opinions after one. But what is it you disagree on? Domi not being injured or my list?

[@Madisonrvr]

When a hockey podcast episode begins with a story about Tie Domi pushing Chris chelios into a fountain before wrestling Cheli and Nilan in the hotel after drinking at Jay miller’s bar following Cam Neely’s charity golf outing, you know it’s going to be a doozy.

[@BobsUruncle-dl7cs]

Today all 3 would be run out of the NHL by Snowflakes to afraid to work with them.

[@iblockpuncheswithmyface1490]

Imagine Knuckles, Jay, and Tie playing on the same team. Never a dull moment ever, guaranteed.

[@BobsUruncle-dl7cs]

That would be a Beauty of a Team to play on that would be , everybody would be 7 feet tall and bulletproof. :)

[@kevinkingston6488]

Hi Tie , Toronto loves you , Thanks for the memories ...

[@stevewight1409]

I like how ties head is exactly same shape as arched window behind him lol...love that guy

[@subbydagwoods]

I said it before and I’ll say it again. Love hearing the come up of these national leaguers. Knuckles and Tim do a great job of delivering it. Thank you gentlemen.

[@arkhllraiser]

Absolutely!

[@burtbrewso5380]

Greatest hockey podcast.

[@joelococo1724]

Love Tie and Chris . Tough but gentlemen as well . Love this !!!!

[@markhodge7]

I didn't realize that I've been waiting for this one! Two legends in conversation. This is going to be great!

[@Allonenotalone]

Tie is a proud papa. Great to see a guy that was that hard nosed have so much love in his heart. Knuckles shares that trait. Much respect.

[@lindafedchuk5147]

Here's a deal! Best podcast!👋👋

[@aaronkoivu]

Great episode, made me laugh so many times….Mark head would be a speed bag when Tie finished with it 😂

[@BrianJRoberts]

Here we go!🚀

[@jamieaspinall5716]

Here’s the deal. Siiiiick Af!!!…. Tim saying “He’ll wrestle ya”. 😂😂😂

[@charlesevers2937]

Great show! Always appreciated Tie when he played; glad you finally got him on. Funniest line - “I wouldn’t wrestle him, I’d hit him over the head with a baseball bat.” 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@glennwetherbee4495]

Great interview. Second fight was huge deal,

[@ho246]

Best interview yet.

[@cliffroberts1774]

Domi the Greycup Champ and Boston ball buster extrodinare.

[@christianpilon747]

Thanks Tie

[@jean-paulmorin913]

You guys are awesome. Getting anxious just listening to y'all.tx for everything past and present.

[@llewellynduplantis4019]

Tough dude always was in awe of tie wish I could share a video of max when he played with the HABS

[@dd5921]

This interview was ridiculous

[@DL14204]

That was the BEST hockey pod cast i have seen this year. Well done guys. Tie Domi should be more public because hockey needs good guys like him in the lime light.

[@yeltsin6817]

Have 2 stories. I went to the University of Guelph 90-94. My roommate played with Tie at Peterborough. Said he was the toughest guy he ever met. But also the nicest. Had tons of stories of Tie that showed how he stuck up for everyone Fast forward 30 years. My daughters boyfriends father played va Tie in that semi pro league and was at the game where Tie went after the player. He said the whole team was scared shitless that Tie would kill all of them. Said he was a great soccer player as well.

[@danwalsh6919]

Just became a big fan of Tie Domi !

[@RobFazekas-ky2ow]

Great interview guys loved the pod cast

[@bitty6241]

Brown tie Domi onduo interview 👌 that would be awesome...

[@Zluyto]

When I play NHL video games, I always compile a team of enforcers. Nilan and Domi are ALWAYS on it, along with Probert and McSorley (Probert is a first line scoring threat). Usually I get Joey Kocur, Rob Ray, Dave Schultz, Bryan Marchment, Larry Playfair, and Garth Butcher as well. In season mode, the goal is to win the Stanley Cup while seeing if I can compile 5,000 team penalty minutes in a season. Puttin' on the foil!

[@mikecosman9176]

Awesome

[@meddlehedd1194]

Tie is a beauty. I hope Tie corrects me if I have this story wrong....I remember when he got drafted by the leafs....he and John Kordic fought in training camp....in Newmarket I think it was. The story goes that John won the fight but broke his hand on Tie's head so John went on the DL and Tie got his shot with the big club. Also, I think at one point I think he was the fastest skater on the leafs. Great forechecker and underrated player You are right Tie...that Neidermayer game was the best game of your career. I watched it on TV and Harry Neal said the same thing. Hey Tie why do you sit with the crowd at the leaf games when I am sure you could sit in a box?

[@StephanDuguay]

Really enjoyed it great work guys

[@markhodge7]

That was awesome..

[@trauddien2250]

Damn I used to hate Tie Domi when he was playing for the Leaf’s.. didn’t know he was a huge Habs fan…. He’s now one of my all time favourite fighters 😅

[@yotoober1]

From Google: How many fights did Tie Domi have? Domi is the all-time NHL leader in fights with 333.

[@pierredenonville8915]

Another good show. Thanks guy's

[@stanf957]

Great podcast! Loved this episode! I wish you would have brought up the story of the penalty box incident in Philly and whatever happened with the fan.

[@grizzlysilver9856]

A very tough guy but a even better person..What a great interview!

[@louamorin4246]

Great interview. Keep it up guys!

[@therawknucklespodcast]

Much appreciated!

[@PeterZess]

Tie said a lot of good things about Bob Probert. He was a gladiator, I remember a game in Junior A where Bob tangled with Guelph player Bill Loshaw, nicknamed Bonecrusher later in his career. Loshaw was only 16 and Bob 20 and I don't think Bob really wanted to fight but Billy insisted. They had a brief bout where one of Billy's overhand rights caught Bob. They sat in the penalty box and things got heated. When they left the box they just went at it again. This time Bob was pretty angry and ready to fight, forgot the rookie status, punching Billy into submission. Sometimes he took no prisoners.

[@Bruins-vq5ey]

Bob was 19 loshaw 17

[@DaveTucker-yu6rx]

I thought it was Vic Mackey and Shane Van Drell from The Shield maybe for a fancy dress party . Actually Tim looks like a cross between Walton Goggins and James Murray from The Impractical Jokers. 😂

[@robc1961]

People used to bet on fights. Domi and Rob Ray was a sure thing .

[@mellymel8668]

Freakn legendary

[@paulmouradjian6045]

Hey Knuckles you had 110 goals in 13 yrs. Sweet.

[@mr8966]

Tyson vs Domi would be a great fight.

[@Silverfox1966]

Knuckles Chuckles

[@bhenderson2725]

Fkn love Tie Domi, loved his days in Wpg as a Jet, Tie could have easily played and contributed on a WHC team Canada roster easily.

[@Jay9999]

What a beauty 👍

[@jessewahwah]

- Tie Domi not wanting to talk about fighting is like having Albert Einstein on your podcast and he doesn't want to talk about physics. - The elbow on Neidermayer cost Toronto the series, and NO Tie didn't fight Jim McKenzie in the first game back the next season. He turtled and McKenzie picked up a game misconduct after pummeling him. - I wish Chris would have asked Tie about his fight with Brian McGrattan and the aftermath of Tie whining to the media that Nathan Perrott should have been the one to fight Gratts.

[@Michael-bi4bt]

Domi was best athlete in school in every sport. He could play in todays nhl cuz he's fast, he was the toughest in school. I don't find him particularly likeable. But that's me.

[@jbull7126]

Bobby Clarke was a type one diabetic too

[@yotoober1]

Famous diabetic NHL was 2x Flyers SC winner C Bobby Clarke from the 70s

[@robmorrissey3018]

As a probert/redwing fan/ leaf hater especially domi great interview didn't realize what a great athlete he is not a goon

[@Bruins-vq5ey]

Great athlete in his own mind

[@daniel.k.wallace]

Hey Knuckles, I'm a big fan. Please tell the story why you went to the other teams dressing room to chase down Rick Vaive.

[@michaelnadeau9748]

Tie looks like a pirate with those ear rings

[@howardpaulson7206]

Remember Tie when he played for the Winnipeg Jets. He sure looked after Teemu Selanne No one touched Teemu

[@jonbuckley5049]

Yah yah we get it Tie. Enough with the ball busting on the accent. After this, I like him, but is real easy to see how he gets under your skin. He has a knack for it.

[@Bruins-vq5ey]

Yep absolutely

[@TedSmith-m4k]

As a Bostonian who has lived out west for 45 years I can't tell you enough how aggravating that is. For some reason people have no idea that mocking the accent is totally obnoxious. I have no idea why they think the accent is so funny

[@tedjob21]

What ironic is of the ice, Tie comes across as just the nicest guy you'd ever wanna meet. God bless him and his family.

[@KleWdSide]

Could Sean Avery have taken Tie Domi in a fight?

[@tedjob21]

If you think Avery could take Bob Probert, then he could take Domi. It's not likely Avery could take Domi.

[@Bruins-vq5ey]

​@@tedjob21whoa whoa whoa let's not compare tie Domi to bob probert

[@brandonlewis5135]

Go jets go

[@jcg2922]

Tie is 5'8, and 5'10 on skates. You'd think he'd be secure enough to acknowledge that by now.

[@Bruins-vq5ey]

Wants people to think he's this sweet guy but in reality he's the same punk now as when he played

[@D2TMFZ]

Nobody gave tie credit for his skating and playing ability. I grew up a leaf fan Wendle and tie not very big guys but tough as nails different breed the size disadvantage never stopped him. He would have destroyed people now days excited to see max play in the blue and white

[@lowbridgehit]

lot of comments on what a proud poppa he is regarding Max. How many times did he mention he daughters? non existent. But does name drop every celebrity and high end NHL'r he is buddies with.

[@HowieMorenz07]

go knucks!

[@basilicata92]

Wow knuckles doesn't let tie finish

[@stuartzoo]

Tie looks like a genie wearing hoop earrings.

[@ronthompson95]

I have respect for Tie and his tenacity and toughness. No doubt. But I lasted 15 minutes and I will now comment and turn this off. This was hard to listen to. I’ve known multiple Tie Domi’s in my life. Legends in their own mind. Great at everything they ever did even though they weren’t. Does that little giggle after each line of bull he’s throwing. The greatest case of small man syndrome I’ve ever seen. I love you Knuckles and Tim and I understand why you had Tie on. But please no more. :).

[@jpecci1262]

Nice to see Bjorn Salming get his flowers on Raw Knuckles. From a fan's view He seemed unflappable and steady

[@chrismarquis8833]

Is Mark Wahlberg lost his mind please tell me that he was joking when he said he wanted to fight Ty ty, he's either got a good mind for comedy or a very warped view of reality, actors are there funniest sometimes when they are off screen it was funny how neither tiy domi nor Chris nylon even gave it a response

[@kevinmolloy8824]

TIE D. is a CLASS ACT in his own Right. God Bless HIM

[@patricklarsh7063]

Bobby Clark was diabetic and look what he accomplished

[@llewellynduplantis4019]

Hey knux I’m from KAHNAWAKE lol via Ville Lasalle lol

[@pickwickiansyndrome1546]

Condors baby!

[@marcusjames1326]

even when Domi played for my Rangers I always pulled for the other fighter to win. Cheap shot clown his entire career

[@rdubbya244]

Great episode but Tie imitating Knuckles was too much...

[@dd5921]

Waaaaay too much, it was pathetic after a while, totally overdid it

[@bhenderson2725]

FK Please Tie come on Winnipeg Sports Talk, Hus and Remo could care less about the fights, they, us, all in Winnipeg would love to hear your stories of being a Winnipeg Jet in the Prime of your career.

[@kevinbrooks1104]

I don't think the fighting rule in junior hockey is the best decision. Because in the pros there is nothing worse than getting a new guy with out the heart to take care of a bully.

[@loilt5091]

Can’t stand the 🍁’s, but I’ve always respected Tie Domi’s toughness.

[@broadcastmedia]

Nothing in this world could make me watch an interview with a player as useless as Tie Domi.

[@shannonmaire]

Mark Wahlberg challenging a former top nhl enforcer is peak Hollywood delusion.

[@dc7468]

I’m surprised they didn’t mention this in the interview but these two had a run in at msg. They both got matching minors and in the box Tie was mocking knuckles calling him an old man and using his stick like it was a crutch to hobble around the penalty box. Anyone remember that?, I sure do..

[@47tooter]

Pepperidge Farm remembers.