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GioforPM · 03-08-2022, 01:03 PM

I think a few things are in play. I think Hrudey wants an exciting game so in part he's pumping up the opposition even when they underperform to make it seem like there's a legit contest. There's also the SN/CBC ingrained desire for marquee players. Hrudey also has his own personal biases. you can tell when he likes a player or feels like they need pumping up - he draws attention to good, but not mindblowing, plays by players he wants to support (eg, Monahan's stick lift - a good play but he called it like it was genius).

I'll say this - it's not as nauseating as the Edmonton crew (though if you read HF Oil, Hrudey is a total homer).

03-08-2022, 01:03 PM	#388
GioforPM Franchise Player Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Springbank Exp:	I think a few things are in play. I think Hrudey wants an exciting game so in part he's pumping up the opposition even when they underperform to make it seem like there's a legit contest. There's also the SN/CBC ingrained desire for marquee players. Hrudey also has his own personal biases. you can tell when he likes a player or feels like they need pumping up - he draws attention to good, but not mindblowing, plays by players he wants to support (eg, Monahan's stick lift - a good play but he called it like it was genius). I'll say this - it's not as nauseating as the Edmonton crew (though if you read HF Oil, Hrudey is a total homer).