NinthSpoke06
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I bet Vitale wishes he never got involved in the whole scrum in the corner there between Eckman-Larsson and Hayes.
Yikes.....
Yikes.....
Kevan Miller vs. Joe Vitale
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I bet Vitale wishes he never got involved in the whole scrum in the corner there between Eckman-Larsson and Hayes.
Yikes.....
Miller = very tough, strong fighter, solid in control punches! Not many great fighters come out of the college ranks, very impressive! Only a few fights in short NHL career and this makes the 2nd fight were his opponent didnt return to ice.
PatriceBergeronFan
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Betcha Vitale's face hurts something awful today, hard way to make a living when you can't fight.
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He was taken to hospital after the fight. Don't remember when I last saw someone destroyed so brutally. Thank god Miller held back at the end, could've been a lot worse.
As soon as I saw Vitale take that grip on the middle of the Bigger and stronger Millers collar I knew he was in for a beating. Either Vitale can really eat some punches or he was just out on his feet once Miller exploded his helmet and face shield.
The same reason they list the Bruins players height and weight from their juniors on the "tale of the tale".
Your Boy Troy
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I wish it was Brad Richardson who was fighting Miller instead of Vitale. Am I the only person who thinks he's a fake tough guy? Massive spot-picker as well. This the same guy who fought Matt Stajan, and kept throwing punches at him while he was down on the ice.
Vitale is a decent fighter but he's probably 5'10 and Miller is 6'2, so that reach is always going to be hard to counteract especially when Miller is a guy who knows how to fight.
PatriceBergeronFan
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Miller is not fake tough.
If Vitale weren't an absolute idiot and jumped in on what was already a 2 on 1 (definition of a fake tough guy, even Greg Campbell beat him up), this never happens.
Baddkarma
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Not sure why people are saying Miller is a spot picker yada yada, do some research he is not that at all.
Vitale should have stopped messing with Miller early on because it appears Vitale drops his gloves and gives Miller a couple shot and then Miller just wears him out.
Miller is a legit tough cruiser weight and has put several guys down. I give JV top marks for not going down after that last shot. Just brutal...
(edit) BTW it appears that Richardson knew who Miller was, he wanted to no part of Miller.
Vitale should have stopped messing with Miller early on because it appears Vitale drops his gloves and gives Miller a couple shot and then Miller just wears him out.
Miller is a legit tough cruiser weight and has put several guys down. I give JV top marks for not going down after that last shot. Just brutal...
(edit) BTW it appears that Richardson knew who Miller was, he wanted to no part of Miller.
Your Boy Troy
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I stated how Brad Richardson is a spot-picker/fake tough guy, not Kevan Miller. Should have made that clear. I'm a fan of Miller and how he plays the game.
When I watched the Canucks last season; it annoyed me how often Richardson run his mouth. Not a coincidence he would be tied up with a non-fighter whenever scrums occur. Being a spot-picker isn't necessary bad. It's just a part of the game that grinds my gears and I personally hate it.
When I watched the Canucks last season; it annoyed me how often Richardson run his mouth. Not a coincidence he would be tied up with a non-fighter whenever scrums occur. Being a spot-picker isn't necessary bad. It's just a part of the game that grinds my gears and I personally hate it.
tarheelhockey
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It's impressive that Vitale was able to stay upright on ice skates while taking those kinds of punches to the face.
Hate it for Vitale. Never enjoy seeing someone get really hurt - but Miller did not seek him out.
Props to Millar for letting up.
Props to Millar for letting up.
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Kevan Miller is an animal! The guy is a methodical striker, and he punches with some power.
I feel bad Vitale is injured, but he shouldn't have started throwing with someone he couldn't hang with.
I feel bad Vitale is injured, but he shouldn't have started throwing with someone he couldn't hang with.
Hate the Bruins so I hate miller...but seriously that's a guy I'd love of my team. Very effective at what he does as a small role player, I'd argue he's among the best middle weight fighters in the league. So long as his opponent isn't 2 or 3 inches taller or a gel it heavy I think he can hang with anyone. Would love to see Gazdic ' s jaw and endurance vs miller's strategic approach.
I like Miller's toughness but I just hate how he spells his name Kevan. Makes me get confused and almost type Kevin Millar every time, who also has a Boston history.
