MacK_Attack 108 Report post Posted June 27, 2011 He will now work full-time at NBC/Versus. Canadian hockey fans rejoice. Will definitely enjoy the World Juniors more without Pierre talking over every big moment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Hatethedrake! Report post Posted June 27, 2011 He will now work full-time at NBC/Versus. Canadian hockey fans rejoice. Will definitely enjoy the World Juniors more without Pierre talking over every big moment. In the immortal words of Marv Albert....YYYYYYEEEEESSSS! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted June 27, 2011 Well the NHL on TSN just got a whole lot less hilarious. But it'll be better coverage, good luck Pierre. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SwedeLundin77 460 Report post Posted June 27, 2011 Well seeing as I live in the US, this will probably not make much of a difference here as he is always on NBC/Versus broadcasts, but damn... why couldn't he just have been fired... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superstarsingh 23 Report post Posted June 27, 2011 Great news. Now we won't hear ridiculous statements about how much of a monster Dion Phaneuf is or how great a husband and father Tim Thomas is. What a weird dude he is. Anyone ever notice how he stands awkwardly close to the players that he interviews? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Hatethedrake! Report post Posted June 27, 2011 Great news. Now we won't hear ridiculous statements about how much of a monster Dion Phaneuf is or how great a husband and father Tim Thomas is. What a weird dude he is. Anyone ever notice how he stands awkwardly close to the players that he interviews? He reminds me of Judge Reinhold playing the CLOSE TALKER on Seinfeld. Pierre is indeed one creepy guy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superstarsingh 23 Report post Posted June 27, 2011 That he is. The best was the orgasm he has when Tokarski made that save at the WJrs on New Year's Eve in 08. Good Lord. What a fiend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Hatethedrake! Report post Posted June 27, 2011 That he is. The best was the orgasm he has when Tokarski made that save at the WJrs on New Year's Eve in 08. Good Lord. What a fiend. That was a disgusting moment. But the one which sticks out for me is when Crosby scored his 1st shootout game winning goal against the Habs. He literally orgasmed for 5 minutes. He's had many other creepy moments but this is the one I wish I could erase from my memory. He knows the game inside and out but the creepyness overshadows it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted June 27, 2011 That was a disgusting moment. But the one which sticks out for me is when Crosby scored his 1st shootout game winning goal against the Habs. He literally orgasmed for 5 minutes. He's had many other creepy moments but this is the one I wish I could erase from my memory. He knows the game inside and out but the creepyness overshadows it. Takes the cake: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superstarsingh 23 Report post Posted June 27, 2011 (edited) Haha! The whole time Dutch is like what the hell is the matter with this man? What positioning! Edited June 27, 2011 by superstarsingh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest CaliWingsNut Report post Posted June 27, 2011 Damn Canadians... first they get another team. Now they're pawning off their crappy announcers on us. Here's hoping Osgood can take his job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Ruff 47 Report post Posted June 27, 2011 Canadian hockey fans rejoice. Speak for your self (Just kidding I know most Canadians share your view of him, but I'm legitimately saddened by this). Hopefully TSN lazes out a bit this year and just decides to pick up Versus' feed more often than not. Best of luck to you Pierre! You're among the best at what you do and don't let anyone ever convince you otherwise 3 IllinoisRedWingsFan, Bar Down and Uncle Danny reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GSBrooks13 204 Report post Posted June 27, 2011 I bet TSN feels like its been hit by THE DOUBLE DION! Oh well, now I wont have to watch his creepy ass on TSN. He does have a lot of hockey knowledge but that is heavily outweighed by his extreme awkward creepy personality. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted June 27, 2011 I detest McGuire. So far as I can see, very few people enjoy his presence on television. I don't know why he's still used on NBC/Versus broadcasts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACallToArms 270 Report post Posted June 27, 2011 Good riddance. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6_kQfqYJy8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 5,153 Report post Posted June 27, 2011 Good riddance. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6_kQfqYJy8 That is ! He's like "Don't listen to this idiot..." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadaBoy 151 Report post Posted June 27, 2011 And nothing of value was lost. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtydangles 1,328 Report post Posted June 27, 2011 Zomg tokarski!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragonballgtz 273 Report post Posted June 28, 2011 (edited) Another reason for me to watch CBC when I can instead of NBC/Vs. Edited June 28, 2011 by dragonballgtz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest CaliWingsNut Report post Posted June 28, 2011 This deserves re-linking for this thread... It's from this past playoffs, but I'm expecting a 5th edition. The 4th Annual “Pierre McGuire is a ****** Canoe” Contest THE PRIZE: Two tickets to a regular season Leafs game of your choice in Toronto at the Air Canada Center during the 2011-2012 season. (regular season game against the Red Wings excluded/playoff games not applicable in Toronto) OFFICIAL RULES: Make a sign which says, “Pierre McGuire is a ****** Canoe”. Go to an NHL playoff game. Get your “Pierre McGuire is a ****** Canoe” sign behind Pierre Mcguire’s head on TV at some point during the broadcast. Collect your prize and praise, bask in your victory. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heroes of Hockeytown 694 Report post Posted June 28, 2011 Having encyclopedic knowledge of players' birthplaces and junior teams does not make one a good commentator. How I envy you Canadians and your incredible "TSN." 3 pucktividi, Greatness=PavelDatsyuk and T-Ruff reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,804 Report post Posted June 28, 2011 I'm still angry that they fired Charissa Thompson for him. Nice going Versus. 2 sleepwalker and jeff48109 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rrasco 1,312 Report post Posted June 28, 2011 That video was awkward how he was standing. However, I do think he was standing out of the way for the screen behind them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted June 28, 2011 NBC's shorter season must have been a huge selling point for his decision. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shoreline Report post Posted June 28, 2011 (edited) Having encyclopedic knowledge of players' birthplaces and junior teams does not make one a good commentator. How I envy you Canadians and your incredible "TSN." Pierre was actually much better when he did work with TSN. When he worked with Gord Miller, especially, Miller would shut him up and continue calling the game. However, at NBC he gets to talk all the time, especially during play, which has long been the modus operandi for NBC/VS/OLN, ABC/ESPN, and FOX. I know for some in the U.S. it may not be a big deal especially in light of this being a common trend in other leagues (I consider it a Madden-esque quality of broadcasting where Madden would talk over Summerall during play despite Summerall being the play by play), but my god is this ever one of my biggest pet peeves surrounding watching the NHL. The U.S. broadcasters get way too excited about knowing things and PTI-style need to sit there and yap all game long about random s***. Edited June 28, 2011 by Shoreline Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
