Namtaru 57 Report post Posted July 11, 2011 This was the first thing that came to my mind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted July 11, 2011 This was the first thing that came to my mind. It would be nice to balance that video out with a clip of Mickey getting upset when Detroit gets a powerplay as a result of a cheesy call. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
I Red Wings I 40 Report post Posted July 11, 2011 The moment I saw Doc Emrick ranked so low I disregarded the list. However... Ken and (especially) Mickey are very, very biased announcers. I am a Red Wings fan and a Blues fan so I have a little bit more objectivity than most of you here. I prefer listening to games called by them seeing as how I cheer for the Wings and share their sentiments but if you don't acknowledge their blatant bias and homerism then you are either stupid or deaf. Whaaaaaaa Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest stinky fish taco Report post Posted July 11, 2011 mick is pretty awful. i guess most of you consider random chuckling to be great "commentary". suggesting that larry murphy is even somewhat decent as a commentator is so laughable that it really doesn't even warrant a response. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest CaliWingsNut Report post Posted July 11, 2011 (edited) I think Ken is one of the best in the league. Mickey is great, but getting too old for the job. It's my opinion that if you can't regularly travel with the team, maybe you shouldn't be a main announcer. I'm not saying fire him, but maybe he should be between periods doing review commentary. Murphy is pretty horrid. He doesn't flow with Ken; always seems to be interrupting. His between period coverage is even worse. He sides with the ref's calls regardless if they are blatantly wrong or right (for either team). He doesn't fit the part of an announcer, and the constant jokes about him drinking and dollar hot dogs only support my opinion. John Keating and Mickey York aren't the greatest, but they aren't hockey guys either. They're sports guys covering multiple teams. They could improve, but they aren't on enough to really bother me. Edited July 11, 2011 by CaliWingsNut Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleepwalker 512 Report post Posted July 11, 2011 The moment I saw Doc Emrick ranked so low I disregarded the list. However... Ken and (especially) Mickey are very, very biased announcers. All color guys are somewhat biased, thats the point of a color guy. I don't think Mick is as crazy biased as some people claim though. I mean...he routinely calls out BS calls, like every game, when its the Wings going to the PP. You don't see too many other announcers doing that, they only complain about bad calls going against them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jusek 437 Report post Posted July 14, 2011 http://www.calgaryhe...2365/story.html Sportscaster Peter Loubardias leaves the Flames. Well, I hated his voice, won't miss him. Heeeeee skewersss!!! Some kind of goal!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shoreline Report post Posted July 15, 2011 (edited) http://www.calgaryhe...2365/story.html Sportscaster Peter Loubardias leaves the Flames. Well, I hated his voice, won't miss him. Heeeeee skewersss!!! Some kind of goal!!! I don't think you're gonna get much of a different accent from broadcasters in Alberta. There's something about accents from there and SK that are like nails on a chalkboard. Edited July 15, 2011 by Shoreline Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HOCKEY MATTERS 167 Report post Posted July 15, 2011 What I like about Ken, and Mickey is that there's no doubting their allegiance - however they're certainly not the foaming at the mouth homers that you'll find in a good number of play-by-play broadcast booths (take Boston, or Chicago for example). On top of that they'll sing the praises, and scorn the opponent, and Red Wings alike; to me that shows their hockey acumen, and humility. They're simply awesome This. All of this. I have always liked Don Cherry, too, although for different reasons. 1 Heroes of Hockeytown reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RusDRW 155 Report post Posted July 16, 2011 Personally, I like Daniels and Redmond. However, they indeed rarely talk about what happens on the ice. I don't need it though as I watch hockey since I was 5... I also like San Jose crew. They are almost always neutral. Absolutely hate Pens and Bruins announcers. PS For some reason my wife always fall asleep when Redmond is talking... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted July 16, 2011 My mom thinks Mickey Redmond is good looking. I think Murph is good looking. Ken is actually good looking, just not my type and too young for my mom. I think we have a winning crew. If others don't like them, fine. Shut off the volume and watch the game. That's what I do if I have to listen to annoying announcers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted July 16, 2011 I don't know what article you guys keep talking about. That link just took me to some s***ty blog. 1 Doc Holliday reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites