Tie delivers a punch on Montreal Canadians forward Jim Cummins.

Tie delivers a punch on Montreal Canadians forward Jim Cummins.

On March 18, 1994, rugged winger Jim Cummins was traded by the Philadelphia Flyers to the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for Rob DiMaio.

Jim "King Kong" Cummins was one of the most under-rated fighters in the NHL. He is very tough and all Heart. I've not seen too many fighters more willing to go someone simply to protect their teammates. Jim Cummins comes from the old-school: You hit me and I'll hit you back; I'll hit you and you hit me back. Whoever goes down first is the loser. Jimmy doesn't win them all but his arms move like pistons when he gets them loose.

Acquired by Detroit Red Wings with Kevin Miller & Dennis Vial, for Joey Kocur and Per Djoos. Teams approaching Detroit about a possible trade always want to talk about Cummins. Scouts have been continually impressed by his toughness and desire. Even with strong man Bob Probert a fixture in Detroit there is expected to be room for Cummins in near future. - Classic Draft Picks - #94 - Jim Cummins1992

Jim "King Kong" Cummins was one of the most under-rated fighters in the NHL. He is very tough and all Heart. I've not seen too many fighters more willing to go someone simply to protect their teammates. Jim Cummins comes from the old-school: You hit me and I'll hit you back; I'll hit you and you hit me back. Whoever goes down first is the loser. Jimmy doesn't win them all but his arms move like pistons when he gets them loose.

Jim CumminsDearborn Michigan native began his NHL career with the Detroit Red Wings in 91-92. He spent parts of two years in Detroit before a partial season with Philly, parts of two more in Tampa and then parts of four years with Chicago. Jim next spent parts of two years in Phoenix, a lone season with Montreal, parts of two with the Ducks and finished up his career with single season stints with the Islanders and Avalanche. Cummins played in 511 career NHL games and amassed 1,538 PIMs.

Dale Purinton ( New York Rangers ) vs Jim Cummins ( NY Islanders ) - NHL hockey fight Jan 30, 2002

Jim Cummins #15 of the Chicago Blackhawks in action on November 19, 1997 during a game against the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim at Arrowhead Pond in Anaheim, California. In the 3rd period Cummins and Mark Janssens had a great toe-to-toe fight. The Blackhawks won the game, 4-0

HANDLEBARS; Not just for bikes anymore, Chicago Blackhawks' righ winger Jim Cummins with his whisker 'Fu Manchu' -style mustache in mid-'90s.

Tampa Bay Lightning right winger Jim Cummins poses for an official 1994-95 NHL season portrait.

Jimmy Cummins opponent Brendan Shanahan was also the man Cummins fought in his last NHL fight. That fight took place almost 10 years later to the day. Cummins' first fight with Shanahan was on April 1st, 1994 and his last fight was on March 25th, 2004.

Detroit Red Wings – Rookie Enforcer – Jim Cummins #27 CCM's Game Worn Jersey 1992-93 NHL Season – Team Letter

On December 21, 1993 the Philadelphia Flyers' tough guy Jim Cummins and Washington Capitals' heavyweight Craig "The Chief" Berube have a rematch after getting into a scrap 12 days ago, a fight in which Berube dropped Cummins with a right hand. The two gladiators squaring off (in fact the squareoff was longer than the actual fight and Cummins seems a bit tentative) during a game at the Spectrum Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

On December 21, 1993 the Philadelphia Flyers' tough guy Jim Cummins and Washington Capitals' heavyweight Craig "The Chief" Berube have a rematch after getting into a scrap 12 days ago, a fight in which Berube dropped Cummins with a right hand. The two gladiators squaring off (in fact the squareoff was longer than the actual fight and Cummins seems a bit tentative) during a game at the Spectrum Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.