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Originally Posted by Iceman57
I suppose on a technical level you are correct but from the standpoint of being a Flames fan, I would very much prefer listening to broadcasters who are fans also cheering for my home town team. I feel extremely nostalgic when listening to calls by Peter Mahr or Ed Whalen when they were excited and passionate about the event happening in Flames history at that moment. My hope would be whoever takes over on TV and radio, either was or is a Flames fan and doesnt look at it as just a job but that's only my personal opinion and preference.
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When either of Maher or Whalen called a goal, one would be hard pressed to know which team scored.
In addition, a game 7 overtime goal sounded very much like a 9-1 goal.
But I guess that's what makes them legends.