Watch: Dan Boyle boots columnist from scrum with profanity-laced tirade

Warning: This video contains NSFW language

Things got tense as Dan Boyle addressed the media for the final time this season.

The New York Rangers defenseman, who announced Tuesday he's leaning towards retirement, made it clear he wanted New York Post columnist Larry Brooks removed from the scrum before proceeding.

"I don't want him here," Boyle said.

Then, to Brooks himself, he said, "Nobody likes you. Nobody respects you. Just so you know."

More from the exchange, from Puck Daddy's Greg Wyshynski:

"At least I'm leaving here with the respect of my teammates," said Boyle. "Instead of (expletive) someone like you, who tries to bury somebody. That's all you do. It's not a critique. I'm telling you I don't want you here. I have no respect for you. I want you to get the (expletive) out."

"I don't care what you think," said Brooks.

"I can tell you to get the (expletive) out if I want to!" said Boyle, his voice now raised.

"You can, but I don't have to listen to you," said Brooks.

"Yeah, ya do!" said Boyle. "I want him out. And that other (expletive) clown, Brett, or whatever the (expletive) his name is. Where's he at? Everyone else is fine. I want him out. It's my right."

Rangers staff stepped in to calm the scene down, and suggested Boyle not speak to the media at that time.

Boyle also asked for the removal of Brett Cyrgalis, also of the Post, who was not in attendance to begin with.

Once the dust had settled, Boyle said he is indeed leaning towards calling it a career, although he believes he can still physically handle the rigors of professional hockey.