cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted June 3, 2014 Jim Matheson @NHLbyMatty Follow Sources say NBC analyst Pierre McGuire has had two interviews for the Penguins' GM job. McGuire was an asst coach on their '92 Cup team. 7:18 PM - 2 Jun 2014 Josh Yohe ✔ @JoshYohe_Trib Follow Don't mean to add fuel to the fire, but I can tell you that Pierre is tight with multiple people in the organization. 5:40 PM - 30 May 2014 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DickieDunn 2,571 Report post Posted June 3, 2014 Yes, Pierre frequently spends time with several members in the organization. I hope he gets the job. No more ****** on NBC and the Pens will fall harder than a Bruin trying to get a call. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jedi 1,865 Report post Posted June 3, 2014 For the love of all that is good in this world, PLEASE let the Pens hire Pierre McToolGuire as their next GM. That would make my day. Week. Month. Year. Possibly decade... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightfall 871 Report post Posted June 3, 2014 Jim Matheson @NHLbyMatty Follow Sources say NBC analyst Pierre McGuire has had two interviews for the Penguins' GM job. McGuire was an asst coach on their '92 Cup team. 7:18 PM - 2 Jun 2014 Josh Yohe ✔ @JoshYohe_Trib Follow Don't mean to add fuel to the fire, but I can tell you that Pierre is tight with multiple people in the organization. 5:40 PM - 30 May 2014 Whenever the pundits say to fire the GM or the coach, the first question I ask is, who out there is better on the market right now than who they have in the position. Is Pierre an upgrade over Shero? I don't believe he is. Especially considering he has been a TV analyst for years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted June 3, 2014 If it happens, NBC's hockey broadcasts can only get better. 1 puckloo39 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted June 3, 2014 He may be annoying and awkward as part of the broadcast team, but Pierre has a great hockey mind. Very knowledgeable about the game. 2 F.Michael and hillbillywingsfan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,475 Report post Posted June 3, 2014 He may be annoying and awkward as part of the broadcast team, but Pierre has a great hockey mind. Very knowledgeable about the game. I hope he fails hard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted June 3, 2014 I hope he fails hardJust because he's awkward? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,475 Report post Posted June 3, 2014 Just because he's awkward? No. Because he is obnoxious, clearly biased on national broadcasts, annoying, and he gets away with it all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilmrt 636 Report post Posted June 3, 2014 Pierre thought he was interviewed for the Junior Penguins job Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoWings1905 2,694 Report post Posted June 3, 2014 He may be annoying and awkward as part of the broadcast team, but Pierre has a great hockey mind. Very knowledgeable about the game. I agree completely. He's a doofus and awkward on television, but he knows a ton about hockey. I can appreciate what Pierre brings to a telecast far more than fan boy Edzo. He's just a cheerleader on national broadcasts. 1 hillbillywingsfan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlashyG 1,799 Report post Posted June 3, 2014 If McGuire hasn't changed his ways since his time as coach of the Whalers he'll be a disaster as a GM. http://articles.courant.com/1994-05-21/sports/9405210429_1_pierre-mcguire-whalers-general-manager-paul-holmgren Although anything that hurts pittsburgh is good in my eyes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest midnightpulp Report post Posted June 3, 2014 Mcguire is actually fine... he's not as bad as people make him to be IMO it's Edzo that I can't stand.. i wouldn't shed a tear if he and his family died in a fire 1 hillbillywingsfan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightfall 871 Report post Posted June 3, 2014 If McGuire hasn't changed his ways since his time as coach of the Whalers he'll be a disaster as a GM. http://articles.courant.com/1994-05-21/sports/9405210429_1_pierre-mcguire-whalers-general-manager-paul-holmgren Although anything that hurts pittsburgh is good in my eyes. So how does his time as a coach show how good of a GM he is going to be? Sure, he may not have been a people person back in 1994, but he knows the game. Being a general manager is more about the people he has around him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted June 3, 2014 No. Because he is obnoxious, clearly biased on national broadcasts, annoying, and he gets away with it all.I agree that he is annoying, and I don't think his charisma and how he carries conversations allow him to be an effective tv personality, but as far as broadcasters and analysts that work for NBC, I think Pierre is one of the least biased of the group. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DickieDunn 2,571 Report post Posted June 3, 2014 Hey, hiring an analyst just because he can say words on TV that sound almost not stupid is a great idea. Just ask the Lions. 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted June 3, 2014 I still think they are trying to either keep Botterill or go after Fenton or if the Leafs are stupid enough to fire Nonis after him. Crosbys agent (Brisson) already declined the job smart move. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Datsyukian-Deke 722 Report post Posted June 3, 2014 I really hope he gets hired. I don't have to listen to him scream into his microphone every time the arena gets loud when he is talking into something that projects is voice for him! So annoying. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightfall 871 Report post Posted June 4, 2014 Maybe I'm getting old, or maybe I don't give a crap, but I can honestly say that I've never heard Mcguire being 'clearly biased'...Yeah - he chats up certain players/teams, but he's doing it because they're exceptional. I agree with what you are saying. I really don't think he is biased at all either. His job is to talk up the star players, and he does just that. Since we are Wings fans, anyone who doesn't kiss the asses of the Red Wings is obviously biased against the Wings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Playmaker Report post Posted June 4, 2014 If he gets the job, I wish him well. He's a tv analyst. Why on Earth would anyone wish for another person to fail? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
number9 3,297 Report post Posted June 4, 2014 Ok, Pierre knows the game. Knows it well. And I have no doubt that he'd surprise some ppl as a GM. But he is incredibly biased IMO, whether that translates into his possible management career remains to be seen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted June 4, 2014 I really wished it were Edzo because that guy makes my ears bleed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted June 4, 2014 Ok, Pierre knows the game. Knows it well. And I have no doubt that he'd surprise some ppl as a GM. But he is incredibly biased IMO, whether that translates into his possible management career remains to be seen.He's the least biased of the broadcast crew, imo. What led you to the conclusion that Pierre is biased? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
number9 3,297 Report post Posted June 4, 2014 He's the least biased of the broadcast crew, imo. What led you to the conclusion that Pierre is biased? That fan girl squeal every time Sid hits the ice 1 MidMichSteve reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtydangles 1,328 Report post Posted June 4, 2014 I agree pierre is the least biased on that crew. But he is greatly influenced by what others say and is first to agree with others. When he speaks his own ideas they aren't usually all that biased. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
