BUFFALO – John Muckler’s voice cut through the din of the crowd that night 32 years ago as Sabres tough guy Rob Ray squared off with hulking Philadelphia Flyers heavyweight Dave Brown.
Muckler, having coached Brown with the Edmonton Oilers, knew him well. He feared Ray could be in way over his head.
The 6-foot-5 Brown, after all, ranked among the NHL’s most feared and punishing fighters. Few dared to challenge him.
So from the ... Read the full article