David Shoalts
@dshoalts
OK, now that daughter's boyfriend was kind enough to leave me two beers ... source says the Strombo-MacLean decision was Scott Moore's.
David Shoalts @dshoalts
Our @jembradshaw got an e-mail from Scott Moore saying the Strombo-MacLean move "is speculation. We won't comment on rumours."
David Shoalts @dshoalts
The big signal that ch-ch-ch-changes were coming was Gord Cutler's firing as head of hockey production on eve of playoffs.
David Shoalts @dshoalts
Gord Cutler ex-TSN guy, no fan of the CBC version of Hockey NIght. When he was gone, Ron and Don got more air time as well as Bob Cole.
David Shoalts @dshoalts
Talked to a lot of Rogers people tonight, most said didn't know what's going on. But none were surprised Strombo on his way out.
David Shoalts @dshoalts
In retrospect, most intriguing advice I got just before the playoffs from a Rogers guy after Cutler fired: keep an eye on Ron's air time.
David Shoalts @dshoalts
So, some Rogers types are saying, people should look for a return to the more traditional style of hockey broadcasts on Rogers next season.
David Shoalts @dshoalts
To be clear: even if MacLean switch blows up there will be Hometown Hockey next season. Was already renewed and Rogers big wigs love it.