FischerFan1973 0 Report post Posted November 21, 2008 I didn't get to watch any pre-game and not much of the game, so I didn't hear why Larry Murphy wasn't there. Does anyone know why? Personally I enjoyed Craig Simpson! I liked him when he was a player and he does a good job commentating. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
egroen 384 Report post Posted November 21, 2008 He flew back to Detroit because his daughter was in a car accident and needed surgery in the morning. They were saying yesterday evening that she is expected to make a full recovery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FischerFan1973 0 Report post Posted November 21, 2008 Wow, thanks. I hope his daughter gets well soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Secret 304 Report post Posted November 21, 2008 I didn't get to watch any pre-game and not much of the game, so I didn't hear why Larry Murphy wasn't there. Does anyone know why? Personally I enjoyed Craig Simpson! I liked him when he was a player and he does a good job commentating. I made the comment last night on how much I liked Craig Simpson calling the game. I hope all the best to Murph and his daughter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zion 93 Report post Posted November 21, 2008 Excellent calling of the game by Ken and Craig. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown Red Wings 245 Report post Posted November 21, 2008 They were pretty good together. You couldn't tell it was their first time together on FS Detroit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glubki 17 Report post Posted November 21, 2008 Simpson did a really good job - I thought his game analysis was excellent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MacK_Attack 108 Report post Posted November 21, 2008 Simpson did a really good job - I thought his game analysis was excellent. He's got lots of experience from Hockey Night in Canada and Sportsnet broadcasts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glubki 17 Report post Posted November 21, 2008 He's got lots of experience from Hockey Night in Canada and Sportsnet broadcasts. I think he is or was also one of the voice analysts on EA Sports NHL games.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jvxp 0 Report post Posted November 21, 2008 Excellent calling of the game by Ken and Craig. Oh god.................Ken...yes, Craig....no. How did he call Hudler's name in the game(Herdler)? Anytime he spoke it was Oilers, Oilers,Oilers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
servo 15 Report post Posted November 21, 2008 Simpson is awesome on Hockey Academy. He has a huge depth of knowledge about the game and is very tied into the Oilers so, of course when he commentates it is going to sound like he is pro Oilers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jvxp 0 Report post Posted November 22, 2008 Simpson is awesome on Hockey Academy. He has a huge depth of knowledge about the game and is very tied into the Oilers so, of course when he commentates it is going to sound like he is pro Oilers. OK... I some what agree on his knowledge of the game, so don't have him on a wings broadcast, the Oilers stink. You can't build up a pile of soft poop! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MacK_Attack 108 Report post Posted November 22, 2008 OK... I some what agree on his knowledge of the game, so don't have him on a wings broadcast, the Oilers stink. You can't build up a pile of soft poop! The other option is to have Ken Daniels calling the game by himself. Thrilling. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RusDRW 155 Report post Posted November 22, 2008 I liked how Craig was commentaiting last night. He told more about Oilers, yes, but it wasn't much of a deal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
going_top_shelf 6 Report post Posted November 25, 2008 I thought Simpson was phenomenal! He sounds like a brilliant guy and he's an incredible color analyst. Even if he is pro oilers...but I mean come on, the guy PLAYED for the oilers. Still though, he was a great analyst. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
