I don't think we really disagree here. I'm not saying there is no value in winning a fight, I'm saying being willing to fight is more important than winning.
Additionally, I don't think having Scott will guys like Lucic/Marchand/Tootoo/Neil. Let's say Lucic runs Miller again. Scott then tries to fight Lucic (who he would pummell) but there is no way Lucic engages him--Thornton simply steps in for Lucic. Again, I think Scott probably beats Thornton up. Because they know that Thornton will just get back in the ring with Scott if he tries anything, I don't think the Bruins are scared of Scott. And even if the bully had to fight Scott, I don't think that prevents cheap shots and dirty hits. Having to answer to McCarty didn't stop Claude Lemieux.