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Bob Probert film a mix of former Red Wing's toughness, tenderness, troubles

Detroit — The sound of traffic and horns in New York City transitions to the hubbub of hockey fans inside Madison Square Garden, as the film begins.

An aerial shot of the arena and the cross-hatch streets of Manhattan appears.

As a diminutive Rangers player skates on the screen, with Red Wings in white jerseys circulating on the ice behind him, Bob Probert speaks.

“Tie Domi.

“So, you know, he’s a little (expletive) and I figured, 'Ah, (expletive),’” Probert says.

“And, you know, I didn’t have to fight him.”

The puck drops to start the game.