I've been listening to his broadcasts for year and years and have never once thought he was "off his game" as it was always awesome! Consumate pro game in and game out. I've had a few dealings with Pete and I was always impressed how he remembered me and people I introduced to him. He always had time for everyone, no matter who they were and I still don't think he realizes how popular he is.
My favourite memory (out of too many to count), was during the time he was being profiled for the special series on game callers the NHL Network was doing a few years ago. He had a camera crew following him all over the place and seemed a bit uncomfortable with all the attention. I was at the dome for some business and went into the stands while the Flames were practicing and saw all this happening. What was amazing to me is both how humble he was, and how many people came up to talk to him and tell him how much he deserved it! GM's, coaches, the general public - and he treated everyone like they were a buddy. Gonna miss him and will have a tough time not tearing up whenever I hear "Forever Young".
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