BeeRYCE 2 Report post Posted November 20, 2008 We all watch hockey, but we never really talk about the guys that will sit in a panel and talk about the hottest hockey topics. So I dedicate this thread to them. Now, mind you, America definitely doesn't have the quality of guys TSN in Canada does, but there's definitely a favourite nonetheless on FSN, NBC, or whatever (I'm sure not Every Sport? Puck NO!). My favourite anyway is easily Bob McKenzie. The guy's opinions are always followed through with tons of logic, and no one ever disagrees with what he says and rightfully so. I do like Dreger because he always seemed to be a Wing homer, but that is a different story. McKenzie is the best hockey analyst ever IMO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted November 20, 2008 I'd have to think about this for a bit. But Kenzy's a good pick. Good guy, shoots straight, tends to keep his biases in check, bases his arguments on logic -- I mean, he's no Brian Engblom, but.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SnipeShow 0 Report post Posted November 20, 2008 b mack is awesome, i love him. all the guys on tsn are good for the most part. i also like listening to hardcore hockey talk on the score, steve kouleas and steve ludzik are good guys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick137 0 Report post Posted November 20, 2008 Jim Hughson!! For me nothing beats hearing: GREAT SAVE BY OSGOOD! or Datsyuk to Zetterberg tipped in front....SCORE! TOMAS HOLMSTROM! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Secret 304 Report post Posted November 20, 2008 I don't really have a favourite analyst from the American stations but being Canadian Grapes has always been my favourite. I think with Don Cherry you either love him or you hate him.... I always loved Don Cherry even if he is now a Maple Leafs homer. So if I can i will cast my vote for Grapes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kook_10 1,705 Report post Posted November 20, 2008 Around NYC here Chico Resch and Doc Emrick are pretty good. I liked John Davidson too before he went off to St. Louis. They have a good wrap up roundtable show for all three local teams with Ron Duguay, Dave Moloney, Butch Goring and Ken Daneyko. It seems to me that the analysis we get down here is more limited to on-ice stuff, whereas up north you guys get a lot more coverage of off-ice issues (or just a lot more of everything). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrossoverThrash 0 Report post Posted November 20, 2008 Anybody who even questions the Wieght hit on Sutter is a ****** Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrossoverThrash 0 Report post Posted November 20, 2008 Gord Miller is probably the best one on TSN Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Secret 304 Report post Posted November 20, 2008 Around NYC here Chico Resch and Doc Emrick are pretty good. I liked John Davidson too before he went off to St. Louis. They have a good wrap up roundtable show for all three local teams with Ron Duguay, Dave Moloney, Butch Goring and Ken Daneyko. It seems to me that the analysis we get down here is more limited to on-ice stuff, whereas up north you guys get a lot more coverage of off-ice issues (or just a lot more of everything). Wow, this reply gave me a trip down memory lane. Hahaha Ron Duguay, Chico Resch and Butch Goring!? Man, I lost those name over the years. I think i still have some of their 80's hockey cards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Systemfel 33 Report post Posted November 20, 2008 Bobby Mac. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Louisville 112 Report post Posted November 20, 2008 Mickey Redmond of course, he usually manages to crack me up once a game. In Canada, Jim Hughson is my favorite. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
up2here 41 Report post Posted November 20, 2008 Mickey for sure and I also really like Kelly Hrudey on CBC. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AtomicPunk 296 Report post Posted November 20, 2008 I can't get past Jim Hughson doing commentary on one of my old NHL Playstation 2 games. I listen to him and think of that game. Bob Kohl and Harry Neal. Also, John Davidson is a good hockey guy, but my LEAST favorite is Bill Clement. When he ALWAYS calls a game a "Tilt", it just makes me want to throw something at him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
12Newf 0 Report post Posted November 20, 2008 my favourites are likely James Duthie (does he count? the guy is hilarious) and then Bob Mckenzie. sometimes i want to hear an opinion and it seems like its impossible for Duthie to coax one out of Darren Dreger. I used to like CBC but now i can barely stomach HNIC because grapes has lost his mind, THEY LOST THE THEME, who the hell is p.j. stock and i seriously cant believe cassie campbell is my favourite. actually jeff marek (the new guy) is good, i want to see more of him and milbury. sidenote: im pretty sure everyone is canada hates kelly hrudey and its spelt bob cole. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thegerkin 189 Report post Posted November 20, 2008 b mack is awesome, i love him. all the guys on tsn are good for the most part. i also like listening to hardcore hockey talk on the score, steve kouleas and steve ludzik are good guys. Agree about Steve Ludzik. Ludz is a great guy and has a great hockey mind. Loved him as coach in Muskegon for a couple seasons and he did well with the Detroit Vipers (Not so well with the Tampa Bay Lightning though) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heaton 1 Report post Posted November 20, 2008 Kevin Allen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slave 31 Report post Posted November 20, 2008 Farhan lalji..... just kidding bmac for sure is good james duthie is an idiot but makes me laugh and knows his stuff, i love the homerisms darren pang drops. steve koulious (sp) knows his stuff but i hate his voice, nick kypreos is a'ight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted November 20, 2008 We have the Mickey Redmond/Ken Daniels drinking game at my place during games. Everytime Mickey rips on the refs and Kenny follows with "Now Mickey", that is a shot. Everytime neither of the two see a penalty that has been called, even after a replay is shown in super slow-mo, it's a shot. Everytime Mickey giggles from Datsyuk's stickhandling, it's a shot. And final shot is whenever Kenny mentions Mickey's 50 goals seasons for the Wings or whenever he mentions Larry's HHOF induction. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ilmickeyli 40 Report post Posted November 20, 2008 Barry Melrose Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ashenhigh 9 Report post Posted November 20, 2008 Anyone but Pierre le ****** Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mule 0 Report post Posted November 20, 2008 I don't have any beef with TSN's panel, and Redmond/Daniels are always a good choice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scotzman 29 Report post Posted November 20, 2008 Mickey Redmond will always be my favorite... I also love to hear what Cherry has to say, even if it pisses me off. I also enjoy Bob McKenzie. On the other side of the coin, I hate the guys on the Hot Stove. That little munchkin man, Al Strachan is so annoying. He is always pissed off... Mike Milbury is a little worse than Larry Murphy. Pierre Lebrun is not that bad and Ron MacLean does a good job digging through all the BS... Oh yeah, I hate Olcyzk. Makes me sad that Emrick has to work with that ******... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
