MabusIncarnate 5,343 Report post Posted March 2, 2014 It could be worse, he could have a hidden repetitious word that he uses in every sentence, including "like, um, ah, but" or "you know". He could be like reporting something and then like says something over and over that like he doesn't notice. Once you realize he's saying it like over and over you like can't unhear it. As he's new to the field stuff like this he'll receive constructive criticism about and he'll get a bit more comfortable over time. I can't imagine how difficult a job like that is. Could make a solid drinking game of out if, drink every time Osgood says "very" during a broadcast. 1 55fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LAWings 160 Report post Posted March 2, 2014 It could be worse, he could have a hidden repetitious word that he uses in every sentence, including "like, um, ah, but" or "you know". He could be like reporting something and then like says something over and over that like he doesn't notice. Once you realize he's saying it like over and over you like can't unhear it. As he's new to the field stuff like this he'll receive constructive criticism about and he'll get a bit more comfortable over time. I can't imagine how difficult a job like that is. Could make a solid drinking game of out if, drink every time Osgood says "very" during a broadcast. We would die from alcohol poisoning in the first period. I like how you like, used the word like in that sentence. Here's one that's similar to 'like' you'll read all the time in player interviews, "kind of". They always just 'kind of' do something, "I was skating hard towards the net and then I just kind of fell back after being knocked over". No. You either did or did not do that...no kind of. Although not as bad as basketball with the 'you know what I'm sayings'. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted March 2, 2014 Pretty much all hockey players have the same lines. "We just have to play our game..." Ozzie was far more eloquent and funny as a player because there was no pressure to be coherent in interviews. Now he's on the hot seat to make cogent observations and be informative. Much harder than it looks, no doubt. Ozzie will be OK. But he will never, ever be another Mickey Redmond. Nor will anyone else, to be fair. 2 55fan and Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PumpkinEscobar 136 Report post Posted March 2, 2014 Bring in McCarty for some games...rotate it up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z and D for the C 712 Report post Posted March 21, 2014 I actually think he's been a lot better lately. Maybe he read some of our posts... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themcityblues 249 Report post Posted March 21, 2014 Today I heard him say "very, very" twice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LAWings 160 Report post Posted March 21, 2014 (edited) In the game against Toronto the other day, in the first break to him and Darren, when it came time for Chris to speak, he said very 5 times in the first 4 sentences, with two very, verys... I just stopped watching and walked away... very, very fast... Edited March 21, 2014 by LAWings Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DeGraa55 Report post Posted March 21, 2014 He seemed more relaxed and better tonight. Normally he is so idk what's the word. Maybe monotone. And has a deathly stare directly at camera and doesn't move his line of sight at all. Whereas tonight he just seemed more relaxed and much better. But before even with his negatives I like what he brings he is very intelligent and knows hockey. I do wish we had a position players perspective though. All we got is goalies it seems and of course Mickey! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canadian wings fan 305 Report post Posted March 21, 2014 (edited) yeah man you just said it. Why does he stare the camera dead in the middle? He comes across so awkwardly out there Edited March 21, 2014 by canadian wings fan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRW Dominance 255 Report post Posted March 22, 2014 it's hilarious now because i actually watch for it. it is very very bad though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canadian wings fan 305 Report post Posted November 3, 2014 Unfortunately, Osgood is a very, very bad play by play guy. Last night vs Buff was the worst I could remember Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BottleOfSmoke 5,965 Report post Posted November 3, 2014 1 Internet.Unknown reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted November 3, 2014 He's a great commentator. The problem is he has a lot of last-minute very's compared to other commentators, and don't get me started on his very bad-passes. Probably bottom five in that stat for all commentators league-wide. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,469 Report post Posted November 3, 2014 He's a great commentator. The problem is he has a lot of last-minute very's compared to other commentators, and don't get me started on his very bad-passes. Probably bottom five in that stat for all commentators league-wide. Last minute bad pass commentating stats are crucial for any very commentator very good. 2 55fan and BottleOfSmoke reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themcityblues 249 Report post Posted November 3, 2014 He's very, very nifty on the commentary 1 kylee reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted November 3, 2014 Nifty!! I thought Ozzie did a good job yesterday, very very nifty! This, coming from a die-hard Mickey Redmond fan. I am kind of picky. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings_Toledo 233 Report post Posted November 3, 2014 I think Ozzie does a fine job providing interesting and informative commentary, but he tends to be silent too often. I'm sure he'll get the knack of it after time but Mick just compliments Ken so naturally that it's odd hearing someone else. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Internet.Unknown 422 Report post Posted November 3, 2014 I think Ozzie is trying to hard to be "professional" when he should relax and be more himself. I don't care if he's exceptionally polished; entertain me. Isn't he supposed to be a real character and prankster? 1 krsmith17 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roboturner 562 Report post Posted November 3, 2014 Last minute bad pass commentating stats are crucial for any very commentator very good. At least Ozzy could handle the puck better than a 12 year old Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themcityblues 249 Report post Posted November 3, 2014 (edited) I think it's cute how much of a homer he is. There was a deflection last night and it went in the goalies chest. No biggie. Ozzie is like, "Lucky break there for Buffalo". When Nyquist gets hit "That's the only way you can stop him." When Datsyuk scores "He never misses a goal from there". I love Oz, I think he will learn to tone it down a bit Edited November 3, 2014 by themcityblues Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcom007 1,465 Report post Posted November 3, 2014 I think Osgood's improving in general. Last year was definitely a "learning experience" to be generous for him, but he's been better this year in general. It's nice having him around. Tough to beat Mickey on the play by play, but he won't be around forever. I really wish Murphy was still around with Osgood. I kinda get the feeling that those two together would be a lot of fun. Murph would help loosen Osgood up, and Osgood can be a real funny guy when he's comfortable. 2 themcityblues and 55fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted November 3, 2014 Frankly I miss Larry Murphy. I have no clue when dollar hot dog night is anymore. 1 55fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingsfan4795 552 Report post Posted November 3, 2014 Given his sense of humor, sometimes I wish he would just sit back, crack jokes and make sarcastic remarks over the course of the game Given his sense of humor, sometimes I wish he would just sit back, crack jokes and make sarcastic remarks over the course of the game 3 Hockeymom1960, Internet.Unknown and roboturner reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted November 4, 2014 Given his sense of humor, sometimes I wish he would just sit back, crack jokes and make sarcastic remarks over the course of the game Given his sense of humor, sometimes I wish he would just sit back, crack jokes and make sarcastic remarks over the course of the game I agree. He was as boring as that game was last night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
number9 3,297 Report post Posted November 4, 2014 Imagine Larry Murphy and Chris Osgood. Now that would be something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites