Devils' Tootoo says Burrows disparaged his 'personal life and family'.

Vancouver Canucks forward Alex Burrows is known for getting under people's skin, but he may have gone too far this time.

New Jersey Devils winger Jordin Tootoo said Burrows made disparaging comments about his "personal life and family" during the Devils’ 4-3 overtime victory Sunday night.

Tootoo, who is the first Inuit player to play in the NHL, said Burrows made the comments while both players were serving penalties in the second period. Tootoo said the remarks were "classless and unacceptable in this day and age." Tootoo also said he challenged Burrows to a fight after the remarks, but Burrows wouldn't fight him. Tootoo had to settle for Derek Dorsett later in the game.

Tootoo's struggles have been well documented over the years and many consider him to be an inspirational story. The 32-year-old Tootoo entered the NHL/NHLPA Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health Program in December 2010 because of an alcohol problem. His brother, minor-league hockey player Terence, committed suicide in 2002 following an arrest for drunk driving.

"I have no respect for that guy," Tootoo said about Burrows. "Nor should the NHL. They shouldn't tolerate stuff like that."

Whatever Burrows said, it couldn't have been good.

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