Former NHL Tough Guy Suggests Mitchell Miller Could Have a Target On His Back
The Mitchell Miller-Boston Bruins debacle has been all the rage this week, as the implications of the transaction are considerable. Miller was charged in juvenile court for the abuse of an intellectually disabled classmate, including racially charged insults and slurs. The victim's mother insists that it was not an isolated incident, rather years of consistent bullying.
Members of the Boston Bruins have spoken candidly about the signing, sounding less than trilled by it. Reporters and journlists have - en masse - criticized the decision to sign Miller, calling it a gross violation of the NHL's code of conduct policy for its players as well as optically atrocious.
One can only think what active players outside the Bruins' organization feel. At least one of them thinks that - if deemed eligible to play in the AHL or NHL - Miller would have a target on his back.
Michael Latta wrote on Twitter: "I have a feeling every tough guy will have this kids name highlighted pregame for a long, long time"
The heinousness of Miller's actions - regardless how many years have passed - surely caught the attention of players around the NHL, and rest assured lots of them will take serious objection to that sort of behavior. Latta is likely correct in his prediction.
Even if Miller were to start in the AHL (we still don't know if he will be eligible because the Bruins didn't bother to check, reportedly), he would likely be the recipient of unwanted attention.
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