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Old 02-26-2020, 10:35 AM   #250
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How many hockey color guys (or ladies) tell you something you don’t already know? It is a lost art. Compare many of them to guys like Romo in the NFL who are incredible.

You know who rarely offers insight into tactics and the like? Loubardias. I used to like him a lot but I feel like he’s become a caricature who can’t stop talking about putting in the work and structure.

I really don’t mind Cassie because I just don’t think she’s much different than the rest.
I agree with this, and it is the reason why I just don't even notice much of the colour on broadcasts anymore (unless I am laughing at how hilariously one-sided Drew Remenda is on Oilers telecasts). But this also begs the question:

Who's good at it?

I am not the one to answer that question since—like I said—I don't pay much attention at the best of times. I think Craig Simpson is probably fairly good, and I have always liked Gary Galley. Is there anyone else?

I will say that while I don't think there are any especially good colour commentators in hockey, Cassie Campbell is in the end not much worse than almost everyone.
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