Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted November 24, 2014 Predictions for Weiss tonight? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Son of a Wing 1,644 Report post Posted November 24, 2014 Go Wings go As far as Pierre McGuire is concerned...his greatest strength can be his greatest weakness and it's nothing to do with his physical appearance. His passion for the game is unrivaled in broadcasting but man does he get just downright gitty over some players and teams. It can get cringe-worthy and to the point the players just look weirded out at times. I actually like the guy, just wish he would tone it down sometimes. 2 kipwinger and krsmith17 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,524 Report post Posted November 24, 2014 Predictions for Weiss tonight? If he doesn't score on his first shift Babcock demotes him to water boy? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DeGraa55 Report post Posted November 24, 2014 If he doesn't score on his first shift Babcock demotes him to water boy? More like groin reinjured see him again next month.... 1 daniel1 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted November 24, 2014 Go Wings go As far as Pierre McGuire is concerned...his greatest strength can be his greatest weakness and it's nothing to do with his physical appearance. His passion for the game is unrivaled in broadcasting but man does he get just downright gitty over some players and teams. It can get cringe-worthy and to the point the players just look weirded out at times. I actually like the guy, just wish he would tone it down sometimes. My opinion is pretty much this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheelchairsuperhero 1,453 Report post Posted November 24, 2014 If he doesn't score on his first shift Babcock demotes him to water boy? This is what I'm worried about. I'm afraid he's not being put in a position to succeed by being on the wing, so I hope he's at least given time to acclimate before he's benched, rather than expecting immediate success out of him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,524 Report post Posted November 24, 2014 (edited) This is what I'm worried about. I'm afraid he's not being put in a position to succeed by being on the wing, so I hope he's at least given time to acclimate before he's benched, rather than expecting immediate success out of him. I was mostly just being a smart ass, but I agree with your concerns. However, I'll wait to judge whether he's being put into a position to succeed until after Datsyuk is back. I don't mind where he's at now because you really don't want to break up the Zetterberg or Sheahan lines. So give him a few games to find his legs on the wing. But once those tops lines are broken up anyway (as they will be when Datsyuk returns) then I'd like to see him centering his own line. Edit: For grammar Edited November 24, 2014 by kipwinger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
derblaueClaus 1,668 Report post Posted November 24, 2014 I'm going to go on record right now as the only person on LGW who actually likes Pierre McGuire. Make that two. The only guy from the NBC crew that annoys me is Edzo. Pierre and Doc Emrick are both great and IMHO better than Ken and Mickey. 1 kipwinger reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted November 24, 2014 I was mostly just being a smart ass, but I agree with your concerns. However, I'll wait to judge whether he's being put into a position to succeed until after Datsyuk is back. I don't mind where's he's at now because you really don't want to break up the Zetterberg or Sheahan lines. So give him a few games to find his legs on the wing. But once those tops lines are broken up anyway (as they will be when Datsyuk returns) then I'd like to see him centering his own line. I was going to complain that Weiss is starting on left wing and isn't being put in a position to succeed, but you convinced me. I'l wait and see what he does when Datsyuk is back and the roster adjusts accordingly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,524 Report post Posted November 24, 2014 Make that two. The only guy from the NBC crew that annoys me is Edzo. Pierre and Doc Emrick are both great and IMHO better than Ken and Mickey. And now it's a bandwagon of two. Come on board ladies and gentlemen. There's plenty of room. I was going to complain that Weiss is starting on left wing and isn't being put in a position to succeed, but you convinced me. I'l wait and see what he does when Datsyuk is back and the roster adjusts accordingly. I tend to have that effect on people...unless I'm talking about Smith, Babcock, or Pierre McGuire apparently. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted November 24, 2014 I didn't realize that many people really hated Pierre. I think of him as kind of a goofball more than anything else, but the guy knows hockey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,477 Report post Posted November 24, 2014 I didn't realize that many people really hated Pierre. I think of him as kind of a goofball more than anything else, but the guy knows hockey. Yes he knows hockey, but as I said he annoys me, not because he looks weird, but because he IS weird. He often times (as pointed out) makes people feel very awkward and weirded out. Some of his comments are borderline and some are downright creepy. There are a few videos on YouTube that are solely those moments. As someone pointed out he favors or idolizes certain players, which I usually take as him favoring the team with Eddie. If the dropped Eddie I would probably be able to stomach the nbc crew, but Pierre is still a creep to me and always will be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
derblaueClaus 1,668 Report post Posted November 24, 2014 And now it's a bandwagon of two. Come on board ladies and gentlemen. There's plenty of room. It's not so much of a bandwagon but more a VW Beetle right now. 1 kipwinger reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,524 Report post Posted November 24, 2014 Yes he knows hockey, but as I said he annoys me, not because he looks weird, but because he IS weird. He often times (as pointed out) makes people feel very awkward and weirded out. Some of his comments are borderline and some are downright creepy. There are a few videos on YouTube that are solely those moments. As someone pointed out he favors or idolizes certain players, which I usually take as him favoring the team with Eddie. If the dropped Eddie I would probably be able to stomach the nbc crew, but Pierre is still a creep to me and always will be. Ah yes, the aforementioned favoritism. Like that time he said... “I believe in Mike Babcock, I believe he’s the best coach in the league,” McGuire said. “I believe in Jimmy Howard, I believe he’s the most underrated goalie in the league. I believe in Henrik Zetterberg and Pavel Datsyuk, I think they’re probably the two most underrated superstars in the league.” - http://tbd.radio.cbssports.com/2013/05/08/pierre-mcguire-its-going-to-be-a-reach-for-islanders-to-eliminate-penguins/ Or "I can't wait to see what Mike Babcock's young speedy Red Wings are going to be like because I think they're going to be extremely good." - http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nhl/red-wings/2014/10/09/octopus-garden-detroit-red-wings/16955973/ Or this scathing prediction of the current season "Eddie talked about there’s a limitation on defense, and I would agree with him on that, but I’m with Doc on Brendan Smith being able to take his game to another level. They’ve got a couple young guys on the way, Xavier Ouellet is a tremendous young player out of the Quebec Junior League that’s done some time in Grand Rapids playing for Jeff Blashill, and they also have Nick Jensen out of St. Cloud State, who I think has a chance to be extremely good. And then finally, Ryan Sproul out of the Ontario Hockey League, so actually they’ve got some guys that aren’t NHL names yet that have a chance to be very good NHL names, but the one up‑and‑coming, you talk about breakthrough players, I hope he gets Anthony Mantha. I think he’s got a chance to be really special for the Red Wings." - http://nbcsportsgrouppressbox.com/2014/10/01/transcript-nbc-sports-group-nhl-face-off-conference-call/ Favoritism indeed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Desert Rat 78 Report post Posted November 24, 2014 Redmond is my guy. I really enjoy the way he can see plays develop before they happen. His constant berating of the refs used to bother me (which he has toned down) but the refs are truly awful and inconsistent. Make up calls should not exist, call a penalty if it's a penalty. 1 canadian wings fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joesuffP 1,746 Report post Posted November 24, 2014 Lines look good. That first line could really use Abby's tenacity hopefully it inspires Nyquist to be that puck hound he has been earlier in the season Yeah Pierre seeks to really respect the wings I have no problem with him he's just a huge dork Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted November 24, 2014 GO WINGS! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DatsyukianDekes 2,428 Report post Posted November 24, 2014 Abby "Pavel, what do you think. Does this get your approval? Datsyuk: "Yeah, first time you have your head up" Never change Datsyuk! 4 puckloo39, Legendary D In 03, Hockeymom1960 and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canadian wings fan 305 Report post Posted November 25, 2014 Redmond is my guy. I really enjoy the way he can see plays develop before they happen. His constant berating of the refs used to bother me (which he has toned down) but the refs are truly awful and inconsistent. Make up calls should not exist, call a penalty if it's a penalty. I agree with this. I've lived in Vancouver my entire life, obviously grew up watching tons of hockey on Canadian broadcasts and listening to those guys on Sportsnet, TSN and CBC are what I was used to. Finally I bought gamecenter a few years back so I could watch every Red Wings game possible and anytime my (Canadian) buddies and family are watching a FSD feed with me they find it so dull lol. Personally, I love Micky, I think he's great every time he is on and love his homerism (reminds me of Shorty on all of the sportsnet Vancouver game broadcasts). I find Ken Daniels good, but not great I do love some of his really exciting calls like on late game winners or over time wins and I believe Daniels has actually gotten better over the years. Some of the guys are absolutely unredeemable though, Osgood is just utter crap on the air. Sorry hate to say it lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,477 Report post Posted November 25, 2014 Ill see you guys after the game for butt pats. Gotta shut data off in the states. 1 canadian wings fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyemeryhunter 2,747 Report post Posted November 25, 2014 Ill see you guys after the game for butt pats. Gotta shut data off in the states.Have fun man Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kylee 727 Report post Posted November 25, 2014 It's getting depressing with how many games Datsyuk is missing this year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted November 25, 2014 Glendening with the mic should be good Weiss has some adapting to do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted November 25, 2014 C'mon boys, you're looking lazy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted November 25, 2014 So Nyquist was sick last game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites