MaTH716 vs. -BT- (NHL Playoffs)

[rpncaine]

Recalled G Jeff Zatkoff from @WBSPenguins. He was team MVP during reg season after going 26-20

[-BT-]

Originally Posted by MaTH716

Disagree 100% and I despise Crosby. He's trying to rile up Rask and doing his job as leader by not backing down against one of the biggest and badest mofo's in the league. Everything you want and need as Captain.

people with glass jaws shouldn't throw stones......at the biggest man in the NHL

* was the slash on seguin at the end of the game, and the 1+ plus of lip service he gave the ref setting the tone for game 2? The whole team is filled with babies, from mario on down, never seen a team cry wolf so many times in my life. And if Crosby, mr. all world needs to get under Raask's skin in game 1 of this series that should shed some light on how he values his teams chances

Originally Posted by rpncaine

Recalled G Jeff Zatkoff from @WBSPenguins. He was team MVP during reg season after going 26-20

i believe that annoying ass clown doc emerik mentioned on sat. that WSB just got knocked out of the AHL playoffs so it's nothing more than a free call up and practice with the team

-bt-

[golfer]

Originally Posted by -BT-

people with glass jaws shouldn't throw stones......at the biggest man in the NHL

* was the slash on seguin at the end of the game, and the 1+ plus of lip service he gave the ref setting the tone for game 2? The whole team is filled with babies, from mario on down, never seen a team cry wolf so many times in my life. And if Crosby, mr. all world needs to get under Raask's skin in game 1 of this series that should shed some light on how he values his teams chances



i believe that annoying ass clown doc emerik mentioned on sat. that WSB just got knocked out of the AHL playoffs so it's nothing more than a free call up and practice with the team

-bt-

The top play by player in ALL SPORTS is an Ass Clown? Please expand further?

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by golfer

The top play by player in ALL SPORTS is an Ass Clown? Please expand further?

doc emrick is the top play by play announcer? yikes.

i don't like him at all, and wish he and milbury would both go the way of the dodo.

[golfer]

Originally Posted by Danzig

doc emrick is the top play by play announcer? yikes.

i don't like him at all, and wish he and milbury would both go the way of the dodo.

Well, I guess it's a Caps fan thing then, because I have watched/listened to him work for well over 20 years (skipping his Flyer days), and no one else comes close to his preparation, knowledge, and true love and respect for the game and it's players. Every network save ESPN has called on him to be their #1 Play by Play guy, so it's not just me. He and John Davidson were the best duo EVER, any sport, IMO.

Milbury is as big a clown as a broadcaster as he was a GM, polar opposite of Emerick.

[-BT-]

Originally Posted by golfer

Well, I guess it's a Caps fan thing then, because I have watched/listened to him work for well over 20 years (skipping his Flyer days), and no one else comes close to his preparation, knowledge, and true love and respect for the game and it's players. Every network save ESPN has called on him to be their #1 Play by Play guy, so it's not just me. He and John Davidson were the best duo EVER, any sport, IMO.

Milbury is as big a clown as a broadcaster as he was a GM, polar opposite of Emerick.

about the only person who could balance out Emerick in the booth, as a solo guy i just can't take it anymore. Wish JD was back in announcing, but happy he's in someone's front office, even if it's Columbus

and caps fans should feel "blessed" to have Benenati who's able to drowned out Craig Laughlin's voice on a nightly basis. Guy sounds like a bag full of screaming kittens

-bt-

[GBBob]

Well....this won't be popular but as much as I despised millbury as a player, I think he brings it as an an analyst. And I have to say doc is a much better option than who I'm stuck with for the hawks. Look....once Peter puck left and we survived the horrific puck graphics....I'm pretty damn happy with NBC's covers

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by GBBob

Well....this won't be popular but as much as I despised millbury as a player, I think he brings it as an an analyst. And I have to say doc is a much better option than who I'm stuck with for the hawks. Look....once Peter puck left and we survived the horrific puck graphics....I'm pretty damn happy with NBC's covers

i think milbury is a better analyst than coach or gm....fwiw!!

[hoovesupsideyourhead]

Originally Posted by GBBob

Well....this won't be popular but as much as I despised millbury as a player, I think he brings it as an an analyst. And I have to say doc is a much better option than who I'm stuck with for the hawks. Look....once Peter puck left and we survived the horrific puck graphics....I'm pretty damn happy with NBC's covers

[Danzig]

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-pu...145808057.html

hilarious

https://twitter.com/BostonsEnforcer/...770496/photo/1

[-BT-]

Originally Posted by Cardus

Emrick is easily one of the best play-by-play announcers in any sport, and for many of the reasons that Golfer mentioned: his preparation, knowledge, and excellent diction.

Emrick doesn't promote himself, rant, or try to take over the games that he announces.

He might seem old-fashioned to some, but in this media era of "over-hype" he is a welcomed voice on national broadcasts.

The "ass clown" remark is itself an ass clown line.

that’s the beauty of this country, everyone is entitled to their opinion.
as a side note, i don't wear the same clothes i did in the late 80's as i do today

-bt-

[herkhorse]

Originally Posted by Cardus

Emrick is easily one of the best play-by-play announcers in any sport, and for many of the reasons that Golfer mentioned: his preparation, knowledge, and excellent diction.

Emrick doesn't promote himself, rant, or try to take over the games that he announces.

He might seem old-fashioned to some, but in this media era of "over-hype" he is a welcomed voice on national broadcasts.

The "ass clown" remark is itself an ass clown line.

I knew about the double penalty about 2 minutes before Emrick tonight, yea he's a well prepared ass clown.

[golfer]

Originally Posted by herkhorse

I knew about the double penalty about 2 minutes before Emrick tonight, yea he's a well prepared ass clown.

Tom, I didn't see the situation you referenced, as the hockey season ended 2 weeks ago (for me). Is it possible that Emrick missed something? Sure, but I will bet that he admitted his mistake and probably apologized for it. Most broadcasters would simply make **** up and pretend it didn't happen. Have you noticed how often broadcasters of all sports will tell you what just happened, then a replay will come up that completely shatters the illusion they have just created, but will stick to their interpretations anyway?

There are a handful of honest, sincere guys out there who's main goal is NOT self promotion. Emrick is one of them.

Want an example of the opposite? Have you ever heard John Sterling broadcast a game?

[-BT-]

Originally Posted by golfer

The top play by player in ALL SPORTS is an Ass Clown? Please expand further?

seth, i know you're down b/c the TBD meet just ended, but ANY announcer who’s voice can be replicated by simply pinching your nose and talking, i refuse to endorse as the best.

doc in the 80's early 90's sure, very knowledgeable. Today, you just keep hearing him talk about the old days, peoples fathers and tiger williams....... and when the fans are lucky enough to get a break from his nails on a chalkboard voice, it's filled with what i expect to be ANYTHING better, i'm given Pierre McGuire's "everything that is JR hockey" opinion, which makes me want to jump out of my 2nd story window, climb up to my nearest CTA red line and ask the next train that passith by my window to strike me down.

i would rather watch games on FOX with no sound and the laser beam puck tracker in standard def....then listen to doc emrick

http://gahdengremlins.com/post/11100...-drinking-game


-bt-

[golfer]

Originally Posted by -BT-

seth, i know you're down b/c the TBD meet just ended, but ANY announcer who’s voice can be replicated by simply pinching your nose and talking, i refuse to endorse as the best.

doc in the 80's early 90's sure, very knowledgeable. Today, you just keep hearing him talk about the old days, peoples fathers and tiger williams....... and when the fans are lucky enough to get a break from his nails on a chalkboard voice, it's filled with what i expect to be ANYTHING better, i'm given Pierre McGuire's "everything that is JR hockey" opinion, which makes me want to jump out of my 2nd story window, climb up to my nearest CTA red line and ask the next train that passith by my window to strike me down.

i would rather watch games on FOX with no sound and the laser beam puck tracker in standard def....then listen to doc emrick

http://gahdengremlins.com/post/11100...-drinking-game


-bt-

I agree completely about Pierre, who's not only annoying, but creepy as hell, and I also LOVED the laser beam puck. Perhaps because I'm still living in the 80's/early 90's hockey wise myself, his waxing poetic about the great history of the game doesn't bother me a bit.

Who pray-tell would you rather broadcast the games?

Gary Thorne? The absolute, hands down worst play by play man EVER? The NHL leaving Espn was the best thing that could have happened to the league for that reason alone.

[-BT-]

Originally Posted by golfer

I agree completely about Pierre, who's not only annoying, but creepy as hell, and I also LOVED the laser beam puck. Perhaps because I'm still living in the 80's/early 90's hockey wise myself, his waxing poetic about the great history of the game doesn't bother me a bit.

Who pray-tell would you rather broadcast the games?

Gary Thorne? The absolute, hands down worst play by play man EVER? The NHL leaving Espn was the best thing that could have happened to the league for that reason alone.

should be required listening to when it comes to playoff hockey...it's like listening to dave johnson scream "AND DOWN THE STRETCH THEY COME" for horse players, LEGENDARY!!! (i kid, sort of).

it's a new day and age, and NBC sports needs a new voice to carry them into what hockey is becoming (like it or not). I think Jim Hughson out on Vancouver does a great job, and a few others around the league I like.
anyone but the biggest homer announcers ever.... which is awarded to Staggy and Errey, close 2nd going to Jack Edwards in Boston whom i loathe

-bt-

[golfer]

Originally Posted by -BT-

should be required listening to when it comes to playoff hockey...it's like listening to dave johnson scream "AND DOWN THE STRETCH THEY COME" for horse players, LEGENDARY!!! (i kid, sort of).

it's a new day and age, and NBC sports needs a new voice to carry them into what hockey is becoming (like it or not). I think Jim Hughson out on Vancouver does a great job, and a few others around the league I like.
anyone but the biggest homer announcers ever.... which is awarded to Staggy and Errey, close 2nd going to Jack Edwards in Boston whom i loathe

-bt-

WHAT???????????????? First of all, Gary Thorne SCREAMED the same in the pre-season as he did in the playoffs, and 2nd, he could care less who was actually on the ice when he was screaming. He was hands down the worst ever. Sorry, it's not even an opinion, it's FACT!
Scratch my back with a hacksaw, why don't ya?

[3kings]

Originally Posted by -BT-

anyone but the biggest homer announcers ever.... which is awarded to Staggy and Errey, close 2nd going to Jack Edwards in Boston whom i loathe

-bt-

You are just trying to get me to tilt my mentioning those two. It wont work......it won't work.

[3kings]

Originally Posted by golfer

I agree completely about Pierre, who's not only annoying, but creepy as hell, and I also LOVED the laser beam puck. Perhaps because I'm still living in the 80's/early 90's hockey wise myself, his waxing poetic about the great history of the game doesn't bother me a bit.

Who pray-tell would you rather broadcast the games?

Gary Thorne? The absolute, hands down worst play by play man EVER? The NHL leaving Espn was the best thing that could have happened to the league for that reason alone.

. Doesn't the fact that Emrick mentions the american university that each player went to every single game get on your nerves? I do like Emrick but am getting tired of him. I agree John Davidson was the best.

[golfer]

Originally Posted by 3kings

. Doesn't the fact that Emrick mentions the american university that each player went to every single game get on your nerves? I do like Emrick but am getting tired of him. I agree John Davidson was the best.

Tom, I know the game well enough I don't need to hang on every word of any announcer, but no, I don't have a problem with Emrick giving out any extraneous info about anyone. It shows the level of preparation. In my opinion he exudes sincerity, nothing phony about him or his calls. Now the guys he works with, Pierre and Edzo (that ANNOYS the hell out of me) are troublesome.


Give me Jim Gordon and the Big Whistle any day!