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Originally Posted by JiriHrdina
My interpretation of it is that yes - his call shifts with the home team, probably in part because of the energy level of the home fans.
I think the other element is that he knows the Canucks better than the Flames - which probably is why at times it seems like he is talking more about them.
That's why I don't think he's a homer - I think it is just more a natural outcome of where the bulk of his work is.
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It's no coincidence that the worst reviewed Hughson game of the series was game 2.
If you're passionate about a team and your team is losing and then you have a guy praising the team you hate the most, it's going to be frustrating. I understand the frustration. It doesn't bother me personally, but I understand the sentiment. But the Canucks were obviously better that night and deserved the props from the announcers. The Lack story was big in Vancouver. The city absolutely loves him and he's a goofy likable guy. They wouldn't be doing their job to not talk up one of the bigger stories that night. The Flames have been getting plenty of love in Game 3 and 4 and again, deservedly so.
Do I think Hughson wants the Canucks to win? Deep down, probably yes. But I don't think it shows the way a lot of people do.
The fact that plenty of Canuck fans think he's been a Flames homer and plenty of Flames fans say he's a Canuck homer tells me he's been pretty balanced overall.