Lovin Jiri Fischer 147 Report post Posted July 22, 2007 http://www.fannation.com/truth_and_rumors/view/7834 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted July 22, 2007 http://www.fannation.com/truth_and_rumors/view/7834 I wouldn't at all be surprised if Bettman ran him out for criticizing the league. Bettman is a douchebag, and would rather remove anyone who suggests a problem exists than actually solve the extant problems. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swayze 81 Report post Posted July 22, 2007 I never really liked Hull as a commentator, especially when he was shooting his mouth off about Babcock and Datsyuk not getting along, then being so bold as to predict Datsyuk would be gone next year...good job on that one Brett. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
#19forPresident! 1 Report post Posted July 23, 2007 He rubbed me the wrong way with some of his lippy comments, Grapes is the only guy that can get away with some of the crap Brett said, and he's no Grapes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martyrme19 73 Report post Posted July 23, 2007 regardless if you like hull or not, you have to appreciate what he can contribute to the game. He's the type of broadcaster that will attract new viewers. Casual fans will appreciate him, and respect him. The same goes for Don Cherry. We need him presenting our game when and if the nhl ever gets a shot at the lime light again. We dont want assholes like barry melrose being the face of our league to help further stereotypes that the nhl is for white hicks with greasy mullets. And we don't want a little weasel like darren pang being the face either to make it seem like the nhl is for pussys. we need tough, hardened old men with a chip on their shoulder to make the game more interesting, more appealing, and more respectful along with a vast knowledge for the game (and by the game i dont mean catering to betman). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted July 23, 2007 I wish Hull would've given up the Stars job instead of the NBC one. Right or wrong (and he was right more often than wrong when shooting his mouth off, even as a player), he's an entertaining commentator. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scsgoal31 0 Report post Posted July 23, 2007 It's all good...we have JR coming in to take his place next year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kp-Wings 3 Report post Posted July 23, 2007 There goes his 10 seconds of TV fame. Half a season isn't a very long time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Donaldjr2448 43 Report post Posted July 23, 2007 There goes his 10 seconds of TV fame. Half a season isn't a very long time. This just showes that if you don't stick with Bettmans "plan" then he will get rid of you. It also proves that Bettmanis a Communist. I don't feel that Brett said anything that hurt the game, he just gave the new fans something to look at and to open new minds to the game. We'll still be able to see Don Cherry!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kp-Wings 3 Report post Posted July 23, 2007 This just showes that if you don't stick with Bettmans "plan" then he will get rid of you. It also proves that Bettmanis a Communist. I don't feel that Brett said anything that hurt the game, he just gave the new fans something to look at and to open new minds to the game. We'll still be able to see Don Cherry!!! Very true. In Bettmans mind, the only way to reach American fans in no nothing markets (Miami, Phoenix, SoCal, Nashville) is to convince people that the NHL is the greates league in American pro-sports and not a single thing is wrong with it. Hull usually tells people the opposite, aka the truth, in the matter that the current state of the NHL does suck and has major problems. If this is indeed the case of why Hull is stepping down, that will really show what a rat bastard Bettman is. Which everybody already knew anyways, but just helps the case even more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kreator13 0 Report post Posted July 23, 2007 what the hell... he fit in great on tv... my god is bettman really trying to kill the nhl?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingsfan40 0 Report post Posted July 23, 2007 I for one, am just a little more then thrilled Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evil204 4 Report post Posted July 23, 2007 I don't think any commissioner would want his own people trashing his league. It's not just Bettman... I doubt Hull cares anyway. He probably knew it wouldn't last...and he got a good laugh out of it. Anyway, it sucks that he's gone. I actually watched some games on NBC just to hear what Hull has to say, not for the game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayUp88 1 Report post Posted July 23, 2007 I liked listening to him, most of what he said was crazy but it was still fun to listen too. The day they had him and cherry on there was crazy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
interminded 1 Report post Posted July 23, 2007 Hull is crazy People like crazy Even Bettman should understand these words of wisdom... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kylee 727 Report post Posted July 23, 2007 (edited) a lot of the stuff Brett said was fun, insightful and humorous but he just pretty much shot himself in the foot by saying things on tv like how Datsyuk has a 0% chance of re-signing with the Red Wings and that Dats would love to head over to Washington and play with his best buddy Ovie. Edited July 23, 2007 by kylee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted July 23, 2007 SHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH If Bettman reads these forums trashing him, LGW might be next on the chopping block!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayUp88 1 Report post Posted July 23, 2007 SHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH If Bettman reads these forums trashing him, LGW might be next on the chopping block!!!!! oh no Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vladinator 0 Report post Posted July 23, 2007 The only thing more annoying than Brett Hull the hockey player is Brett Hull the hockey commentator.... Some people just shouldn't be given a microphone...Brett is one of them... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted July 23, 2007 I unfortunately am another one, especially if it is a Kareoke mic. Seriously, I think players along the line of Modano, Chelios, Yzerman, Bourque would be a better fit and do more for the league. They wouldn't be as flashy and as over the top. They would be great embassadors for the game and not looked upon by the average joe as some one who is just being over the top for the sake of being over the top. Both Hull and Roenick have personalities that do not transfer well from player to media. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grsbmd 0 Report post Posted July 23, 2007 Personally, I think Roenick is going to be great on TV. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
