Sergeiwasmyfav 0 Report post Posted January 20, 2008 Is it just me, or has anyone else noticed that at times Ken Daniels can be incredibly annoying during the Wings broadcasts? Don't get me wrong, overall, I love Ken and Mickey together, and I think they are one of the best broadcasting pairs in the league. It just seems that there are moments when Ken brings up these ridiculous stats that mean nothing, or when the other team scores a goal or something else goes well for the other team, he will bring up some random stat that still makes the situation good for the Wings. For example, I remember one game recently (can't remember who it was against, maybe Vancouver?) when the Wings were leading and the other team tied it up right at the very end of the second period. Instead of just broadcasting the game, he had to give us some stat about that team being 0 and whatever when they are losing or tied going into the third. It was as though he was trying to reassure everyone that everything would be ok for the Wings, instead of just calling the play. This was right after Mickey had said something basically to the effect that it was a bad goal for the Wings to give up from the perspective that it was right at the end of the period, and as any hockey fan knows that is not something you want to do. But then there was Ken, right away, to spin it in the Wings' favor. That is just one example, but I have noticed it on quite a few occasions. Overall, I wish he would tone it down with all the stats. I'm sure they are of interest to some people, and sometimes they are interesting to me as well, but many times it is just overboard. All that being said, I like Ken and Mickey together, and don't want to see Ken replaced or anything. I just wish he would tone down the "everything will ok for the Wings, see here are the stats" stuff. We know the Wings are good, we don't need to be constantly reassured. Just my thoughts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hillbillywingsfan 794 Report post Posted January 20, 2008 (edited) Is it just me, or has anyone else noticed that at times Ken Daniels can be incredibly annoying during the Wings broadcasts? Don't get me wrong, overall, I love Ken and Mickey together, and I think they are one of the best broadcasting pairs in the league. It just seems that there are moments when Ken brings up these ridiculous stats that mean nothing, or when the other team scores a goal or something else goes well for the other team, he will bring up some random stat that still makes the situation good for the Wings. For example, I remember one game recently (can't remember who it was against, maybe Vancouver?) when the Wings were leading and the other team tied it up right at the very end of the second period. Instead of just broadcasting the game, he had to give us some stat about that team being 0 and whatever when they are losing or tied going into the third. It was as though he was trying to reassure everyone that everything would be ok for the Wings, instead of just calling the play. This was right after Mickey had said something basically to the effect that it was a bad goal for the Wings to give up from the perspective that it was right at the end of the period, and as any hockey fan knows that is not something you want to do. But then there was Ken, right away, to spin it in the Wings' favor. That is just one example, but I have noticed it on quite a few occasions. Overall, I wish he would tone it down with all the stats. I'm sure they are of interest to some people, and sometimes they are interesting to me as well, but many times it is just overboard. All that being said, I like Ken and Mickey together, and don't want to see Ken replaced or anything. I just wish he would tone down the "everything will ok for the Wings, see here are the stats" stuff. We know the Wings are good, we don't need to be constantly reassured. Just my thoughts. ahh you have to remember they all do that. did you watch/listen to the game last night with the sharks announcers? They did the same thing when we took back the lead after the tie. They brought up some stat from last year. And how many times did we need to hear about doms dive? really. just listen and they all do it. its the hommer coming out which they get paid to do. Edited January 20, 2008 by hillbillywingsfan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted January 20, 2008 All annoucers are homers to a certain degree for the teams they broadcast for. I didn't find anything wrong with the Sharks annoucers last night at all, and I don't really find anything wrong with the Wings annoucers. I rarely pay that much attention or get my hair in a rut in what broadcasters have to say during games, I just watch games for the action on the ice or playing surface. If annnoucers got on my nerves that much, I'd just hit the mute button on my remote. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sergeiwasmyfav 0 Report post Posted January 20, 2008 All annoucers are homers to a certain degree for the teams they broadcast for. I didn't find anything wrong with the Sharks annoucers last night at all, and I don't really find anything wrong with the Wings annoucers. I rarely pay that much attention or get my hair in a rut in what broadcasters have to say during games, I just watch games for the action on the ice or playing surface. If annnoucers got on my nerves that much, I'd just hit the mute button on my remote. I would do that, but I'm afraid I would miss one of Mickey's great lines! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lou_Siffer 1 Report post Posted January 20, 2008 After knowing what its really like to be stuck with a horrible announcer (Mike Goldberg), i will never knock Ken Daniels. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lfd250 1 Report post Posted January 20, 2008 I think you're refering to Larry Murphy. Daniels is fine but the crap that Murphy brings Ugh! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shannyfan1414 0 Report post Posted January 20, 2008 1. I think that it is kind of his job to recite random stats like that. And he should be trying to put positive spins on things that are in the favor of the wings when it might not look good for them. Yes some stats are so far out there you wonder why or who it is that is responsible for tracking them but they are pretty interesting for the most part, if you ask me. 2. Ken and Mick rule. They are the best in hockey and we should lucky to have them. Lets not get to picky and just enjoy them while we can. 3. Murphy sucks and i wish that we would never have to see or hear him again. The worse part is that i feel like they are grooming him to take over for Mick once he retires. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Valtteri Filppula 0 Report post Posted January 20, 2008 Listen to a game done by the Preds announcers, you'll be thanking your lucky stars for Ken and Mick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cicada 4 Report post Posted January 20, 2008 gotta love the fact that Ken will always bring up which players were Born in Michigan, who played for Windsor, Plymouth, Saginaw, Michigan, Michigan State, Michigan Tech, Northern Michigan, Western Michigan.. whos' grandfarther once visited Michigan on holiday in 1832 and started a fishing community.. who's mom's uncles brothers fathers sister once played a pickup game for charity at the olympia... etc... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
up2here 41 Report post Posted January 20, 2008 All annoucers are homers to a certain degree for the teams they broadcast for. I didn't find anything wrong with the Sharks annoucers last night at all, and I don't really find anything wrong with the Wings annoucers. I rarely pay that much attention or get my hair in a rut in what broadcasters have to say during games, I just watch games for the action on the ice or playing surface. If annnoucers got on my nerves that much, I'd just hit the mute button on my remote. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted January 20, 2008 I don't get my hair in a rut, I don't pull my hair out, same difference. *shrugs* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grittzkey 1 Report post Posted January 20, 2008 All annoucers are annoying. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jwo 7 Report post Posted January 20, 2008 They do that in football also. The announcers on Sky Sports for the EPL are always saying Arsenal have never lost when Adebayor scores or if this team scores in this part of the minute they will go on to win. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FedorovGurl 2 Report post Posted January 20, 2008 I have heard them all on Centre Ice and Ken is not so bad in comparison. My only complaint is that he is so anal about where everyone is from. If I hear "and passes to his fellow countryman..." or "tries to score on his fellow Swede" one more time I may have to rip off my ears. Its almost like he is obsessed with ethnicity. I bet he has a thoroughbred dog!! (and of course Mickey rules!!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kp-Wings 3 Report post Posted January 20, 2008 Daniels is probably one of the better broadcasters in the game. If you want to truely listen to some terrible homer broadcasting, then watch a Blues broadcast. John Kelly is one of the worst broadcasters ever. His dad was great, but apparently the genes didn't pass over to him. ...and as far as the stats go, they do that in every sport. George Blaha does the exact same thing during Pistons broadcasts, and pretty much every NFL broadcaster brings up some meaningless stat as well. They all do that, because it's part of their job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Booster313 138 Report post Posted January 20, 2008 (edited) Ken is a great broadcaster, he's very accurate when calling the players names, even the ones from the other team. He has excitement in his voice during the right times, and he has intelligent conversations with Mickey about "now" topics in Hockey. The two of them also offer some behind the scenes insight resulting from the time they spend with the team. The useless facts are just part of sports in general, they have a guy that does nothing but look up stats and records and feeds them with the information. Overall I think it's a very entertaining show! Edited January 20, 2008 by Booster313 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwings56 1 Report post Posted January 20, 2008 Daniels is great and Murph is even Greater. Murphy is halarious because he is so over the top sometimes. He is like Pierre McGuire except Murph has trouble getting it out and his hands move like Ricky Bobby, he doesn't know what to do with them. Overall Daniels stats are fine and Murph is the next colour guy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishtemper14+25 11 Report post Posted January 20, 2008 as long as i dont have to hear murph's tips from the proes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T.Low 1,011 Report post Posted January 20, 2008 Is it just me, or has anyone else noticed that at times Ken Daniels can be incredibly annoying during the Wings broadcasts? Don't get me wrong, overall, I love Ken and Mickey together, and I think they are one of the best broadcasting pairs in the league. It just seems that there are moments when Ken brings up these ridiculous stats that mean nothing, or when the other team scores a goal or something else goes well for the other team, he will bring up some random stat that still makes the situation good for the Wings. For example, I remember one game recently (can't remember who it was against, maybe Vancouver?) when the Wings were leading and the other team tied it up right at the very end of the second period. Instead of just broadcasting the game, he had to give us some stat about that team being 0 and whatever when they are losing or tied going into the third. It was as though he was trying to reassure everyone that everything would be ok for the Wings, instead of just calling the play. This was right after Mickey had said something basically to the effect that it was a bad goal for the Wings to give up from the perspective that it was right at the end of the period, and as any hockey fan knows that is not something you want to do. But then there was Ken, right away, to spin it in the Wings' favor. That is just one example, but I have noticed it on quite a few occasions. Overall, I wish he would tone it down with all the stats. I'm sure they are of interest to some people, and sometimes they are interesting to me as well, but many times it is just overboard. All that being said, I like Ken and Mickey together, and don't want to see Ken replaced or anything. I just wish he would tone down the "everything will ok for the Wings, see here are the stats" stuff. We know the Wings are good, we don't need to be constantly reassured. Just my thoughts. Spot on. I think you're saying its a small point, but a point none the less. He throws in some of those stats, which is exactly what I liked about Ernie Harwell announcing baseball where you have time for that stuff, but hockey is way too fast for a lot of it. My nephew plays sports with Ken's kid in Clarkston. Overall, I think he, Murphy, and Mickey are great. Mickey's pretty good about objectively analysing other teams players while the game is going on and hands out praise where he sees fit. I like that.. I googled Old School NHLer Attititude and there was a link to Mickey Redmond. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sergeiwasmyfav 0 Report post Posted January 20, 2008 Spot on. I think you're saying its a small point, but a point none the less. He throws in some of those stats, which is exactly what I liked about Ernie Harwell announcing baseball where you have time for that stuff, but hockey is way too fast for a lot of it. My nephew plays sports with Ken's kid in Clarkston. Overall, I think he, Murphy, and Mickey are great. Mickey's pretty good about objectively analysing other teams players while the game is going on and hands out praise where he sees fit. I like that.. I googled Old School NHLer Attititude and there was a link to Mickey Redmond. I like Murphy a lot as well. I noticed some others in this thread say they don't care for him, and to each his own. Personally, I like him and think he adds a little something extra to the broadcast. When the Wings are on the road, I think he does a fine job filling in for Mickey as the color commentator, although no one can replace Mickey! I love his one-liners, and, as you said, his old-school attitude. I love it when he criticizes the ridiculous penalties with his "this is hockey!" exclamations. It will be a sad day when he retires. Ken is alright too, but of the three, he is my least favorite. And just to clarify about that stats thing, others mentioned that all sportscasters do it, and I have seen this as well. My point was more that Ken throws them out there not just for interest, but to make things look better for the Wings. I wouldn't mind it as much if they were just stated indifferently, but, and this is just my opinion, I don't really think they are. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OsGOD 3 Report post Posted January 21, 2008 My suggestion... buy NHL Centre Ice for about $169 and then you will appreciate just how good we have it with ken and mickey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown Red Wings 245 Report post Posted January 21, 2008 They do that in football also. The announcers on Sky Sports for the EPL are always saying Arsenal have never lost when Adebayor scores or if this team scores in this part of the minute they will go on to win. I love Ken, I think he does a great job. Absolutely one of the best....even his are too close together and his hair could cause an oil spill more devastating than the Exxon Valdiz. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lou_Siffer 1 Report post Posted January 21, 2008 My suggestion... buy NHL Centre Ice for about $169 and then you will appreciate just how good we have it with ken and mickey Speaking of which....are they cut the price in half for that or what? I mean seriously, i refuse to pay 169 for only half the year just based on the principle of the matter! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Donaldjr2448 43 Report post Posted January 21, 2008 ahh you have to remember they all do that. did you watch/listen to the game last night with the sharks announcers? They did the same thing when we took back the lead after the tie. They brought up some stat from last year. And how many times did we need to hear about doms dive? really. just listen and they all do it. its the hommer coming out which they get paid to do. Your not kiddin, FSN Bay Area was horrible!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StaticWithABeat 0 Report post Posted January 21, 2008 After knowing what its really like to be stuck with a horrible announcer (Mike Goldberg), i will never knock Ken Daniels. God I hate Mike Goldberg...I was overjoyed when he left hockey, only to see him resurface in the UFC where he somehow manages to be even lamer than before. I like the Ken/Mickey duo, if they would cut back on the penalty-related bitching and not get overexcited about routine fights I'd have no complaints. Murphy was highly uninteresting at first but he's gotten much better, definitely getting the feel of broadcasting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
