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Originally Posted by CliffFletcher
The broadcasts have been pro-Flames in the sense that all the broadcasters and analysts are fawning over Ferland and Bennett, with no corresponding praise for any Canucks players. That direction is probably coming from the producers, who have earmarked it as the story they want the broadcasts to tell (Flames rookies continue to amaze!).
However, in their game-calling it's clear that Hughson and Simpson are sympathetic to the Canucks. Simpson questions most of the penalties against Canucks, and points out penalties that should have been called against the Flames. Hughson can't hide the disappointment in his voice when things go the Flames' way. The bias isn't over-the-top or obnoxious, but it's there.
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This sums up my views on this nicely. I think for the produced segments, there are narratives set out for both Flames and Canucks and it is fine. However, it is the live, in-game announcing that the bias shows. Nothing to get too excited about, but it does take away from the viewing experience. Would be much happier with Cuthbert and a number of other guys. GFG
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From HFBoard oiler fan, in analyzing MacT's management:
O.K. there has been a lot of talk on whether or not MacTavish has actually done a good job for us, most fans on this board are very basic in their analysis and I feel would change their opinion entirely if the team was successful.
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