Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted June 6, 2010 While watching the Finals,I can't help but flash back to when Gary Thorne and Bill Clement were the crew for ESPN.Steve Levy used to call some NHL games on ESPN as well.I love Detroit's tandem of Ken and Mickey in the booth.Anyone have favorites?or guys they can't stand? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,803 Report post Posted June 6, 2010 For national coverage, I'd take Gary Thorne over anyone else. I miss hearing him and Clement doing games. And no, I've never believed in all that supposed Avalanche bias. The guys I can't stand are the homers. Boston, Colorado, Columbus, San Jose, St. Louis. They all have ridiculous homers doing their commentary. Jack Edwards in Boston is the worst of the worst. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted June 6, 2010 For national coverage, I'd take Gary Thorne over anyone else. I miss hearing him and Clement doing games. And no, I've never believed in all that supposed Avalanche bias. The guys I can't stand are the homers. Boston, Colorado, Columbus, San Jose, St. Louis. They all have ridiculous homers doing their commentary. Jack Edwards in Boston is the worst of the worst. Edwards is horrible.I always liked Steve Levy.He called Patrick Roy's last NHL game:"Andrew Brunette!In sudden death overtime!and Minnesota is movin' on"I'll never forget that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uncle Danny 155 Report post Posted June 6, 2010 (edited) Thorne and Clement were solid. I've also always liked Jim Hughson. I've also always had a soft spot for Panger, although I'll admit that it may be due to his playing time in Saginaw (my original hometown) and friendship with Yzerman. This one will be wildly unpopular, but I seriously enjoy watching Pierre McGuire. The guy is an encyclopedia and loves the game more than just about anyone else I've seen -- he's also a huge weirdo and excels at making his broadcast partners and interview subjects uncomfortable. I may not agree with most of what he says, but manoman is that little freak entertaining. Oh, and Mickey, Dave and Ken, of course! Edited June 6, 2010 by Uncle Danny 1 T-Ruff reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted June 6, 2010 Dave Strader and Mickey Redmond! 1 Dano33 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mitchmac33 103 Report post Posted June 6, 2010 I love Ken and Mickey, and i agree with the pierre mcguire thing. It's fun hearing him point out the absolute obvious facts. I didn't enjoy some of the coverage ppl that vs has. Mastadonic pad save! I also miss Gary Thorne. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herr Hockey 0 Report post Posted June 6, 2010 I actually like all of the commentators on VS. Does anybody know who did the Wings-Sharks series on versus? I know Daryl Reaugh did the color, but I have no idea who did the pbp. I thought they were both great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lidstromboli Report post Posted June 6, 2010 gary thorne jim hughson the LA guys jack edwards (because he's insane) i don't really like ken daniels 1 T-Ruff reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted June 6, 2010 (edited) Gord Miller + Pierre McGuire http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7Mu8em_fkg Hockey passion at its best! Edited June 6, 2010 by mindfly 1 T-Ruff reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockey God 9 Report post Posted June 6, 2010 hes not a tv announcer but the Wings PA announcer Budd Lynch is the man 3 Ram, Z and D for the C and atodaso reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest screwdahawks Report post Posted June 6, 2010 (edited) Redmond, Detroit's first 50 goal scorer! Definitely my favorite. Kenny's kool too, Strader is excellent. When opposing team's announcers are on I usually turn the sound off cuz a lot of them are such s***ty homers I can't stand listening to them......Thorne used to drive me nuts with his, remaining to go that he always said when he gave the time remaining in the game. Edited June 6, 2010 by screwdahawks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted June 6, 2010 Redmond, Detroit's first 50 goal scorer! Definitely my favorite. Kenny's kool too, Strader is excellent. When opposing team's announcers are on I usually turn the sound off cuz a lot of them are such s***ty homers I can't stand listening to them......Thorne used to drive me nuts with his, remaining to go that he always said when he gave the time remaining in the game. Actually, Redmond&Daniels are very homer'ish too, it's just we like them like that because they're homers for our team 1 Z and D for the C reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miller76 463 Report post Posted June 6, 2010 Bob Miller the Kings guy for nearly 36 years, is probably my favorite. Ken and Mick are damn good too. But in all honesty I love listening to Mike Lange broadcast for the Pens, Peter Maher for the Flames, and Tim Saunders for the Flyers. I absolutely hate listening to Brian Hayward in Anaheim, Chuck Kaiton in Carolina, and of course 'Eddie O the homer from Chicago' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lidstromboli Report post Posted June 6, 2010 i wonder how many times redmond says "look out!" a game Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CenterIce 83 Report post Posted June 6, 2010 hes not a tv announcer but the Wings PA announcer Budd Lynch is the man He was a radio and TV announcer, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joshy207 156 Report post Posted June 6, 2010 Thorne, Clement, and Levy were absolutely horrible. I hated having to watch games that they called. Their voices were nails on the chalkboard. Same goes for Doc Emrick. Can't stand his voice, his terminology, or how much he talks. The game's on TV, Doc, you don't have to describe EVERY LITTLE THING that happens... I can SEE it! He's probably best suited for radio. Strader was/is excellent, I never understood why ESPN didn't use him more. He calls a nice game, doesn't get overexcited at nothing, and doesn't use ridiculous terms to describe routine plays. Daniels is good but at times he wears on me; he could stand to tone it down a decibel or two. Redmond is pretty good too. Hughson, Bob Cole, Harry Neale, and Chris Cuthbert are all good, very easy to listen to, especially Cole in his heyday. I've heard clips of Pittsburgh's Mike Lange, he's funny. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miller76 463 Report post Posted June 6, 2010 I hope Doc Emrick says 'rubbed out' 100 times tonight! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyTownHouligan 57 Report post Posted June 6, 2010 Both of the guys on hockey night in canada do a great job and there isn't any bias whatsoever except with canadian teams. Of course ken and mickey and i like ken kal and paul woods too on the radio. Doc is annoying and eddie ol isn't bad, mcguire is a tool the whole nbc cast has no idea about anything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uncle Danny 155 Report post Posted June 7, 2010 Forgot to mention them ealier, but Drew Remenda and Randy Hahn out of San Jose are pretty good too. Remenda in particular does a good job of putting aside homerism in favor of calling a good hockey game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lidstromboli Report post Posted June 7, 2010 nbc: doc knows a ton about the game, but half the time i feel like sawing my ears off instead of listening to his voice. edzo is usually pretty tolerable and fair. only really annoying thing he does is constantly point out "subtle little picks" in every game he calls. pierre is kind of creepy but i watch waiting for him to say something awkward or ridiculous. he plays up that stuff a lot for tv. knows a lot about the game too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Travis 576 Report post Posted June 7, 2010 I like Doc Emerik a lot and used to love Thorne and Clemente. Olczyk used to rub me the wrong way, but I've warmed up to him. I have to say, for being the 'Hawks color guy I think he's doing a really good job of actually not being a homer in these Finals. I like Ken and Mick, but that's almost certainly due to the fact that I'm used to their calls. What I really like in an announcer is passion and excitement. I want an announcer to scream about a big goal (see: Ryan Kesler's empty netter) and so while I enjoy guys like Hughson, I find him to - generally - be a bit too reserved for my liking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted June 7, 2010 (edited) 1. Ken and Mick 2. Gary Thorne and Bill Clement 3. Joe Beninati (yes) 4. Doc Edited June 7, 2010 by Hockeytown0001 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MulesWillFly93 199 Report post Posted June 7, 2010 Thorne and Clement were solid. I've also always liked Jim Hughson. I've also always had a soft spot for Panger, although I'll admit that it may be due to his playing time in Saginaw (my original hometown) and friendship with Yzerman. This one will be wildly unpopular, but I seriously enjoy watching Pierre McGuire. The guy is an encyclopedia and loves the game more than just about anyone else I've seen -- he's also a huge weirdo and excels at making his broadcast partners and interview subjects uncomfortable. I may not agree with most of what he says, but manoman is that little freak entertaining. Oh, and Mickey, Dave and Ken, of course! You know, I never thought about it that way, but you're right...what the heck would we do without Pierre? Dude is beyond creepy, but that's what makes it interesting. I mean, I follow a fake Pierre on Twitter for the comedy, so as much as he makes me start edging back from the TV set whenever he's on screen, I obviously must get a bang out of him in some respect (but not like that...oh man, my mind is now set on dirty...thanks, Pierre). And actually, I've appreciated a few of his obvious calls in the past...most of the time it's still unnecessary, but it's turned on the lightbulb for this noob a time or two. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted June 7, 2010 Mickey Redmond is so likable. He has the kind of personality that makes me want to invite him over for dinner. Larry Murphy is unknowingly hilarious every time he's on screen or opens his mouth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HankthaTank 1,100 Report post Posted June 7, 2010 Mickey and whoever else...he is just classic homerism to its finest degree Worst would have to go to Doc Emmerich. He just has the worst voice for games. It just gives me a headache. DRIIIIIIVE, In the mesh!, SHOOOOOOTING!! Enough already... Thorne's goal calls are probably the best ever...especially this one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
